(a) Outline the primary categories of microorganisms found in the microbial world. (b) Discuss the basic characteristics of the microorganism mentioned in (a) above. (c) Provide one example from each category and explain their role in the environment or human life.

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Terrestrial Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a collection of interconnected communities. It includes both living and non-living elements of specific strata. The terrestrial ecosystem is solely related to the ecosystem present on the land and covers 25 to 30% of the total earth’s surface area.