What ecological concept is being shown in this graph? In what area can we apply this concept? Explain your answer and provide examples.

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What ecological concept is being shown in this graph? In what area can we apply this concept? Explain your answer and provide examples.
2,500
2,000-
Terrestrial ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems
1,500
1,000
500
Desert and semidesert shrub
Open ocean
Lake and stream
Continental shelf
Temperate grassland
Tundra and alpine
Cultivated land
Boreal forest
Savanna
Temperate deciduous forest
Temperate evergreen forest
Estuaries
Tropical seasonal forest
Swamp and marsh
Tropical rainforest
Algal beds and reefs
primary productivity
(g C/m²/yr)
Net
Transcribed Image Text:2,500 2,000- Terrestrial ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems 1,500 1,000 500 Desert and semidesert shrub Open ocean Lake and stream Continental shelf Temperate grassland Tundra and alpine Cultivated land Boreal forest Savanna Temperate deciduous forest Temperate evergreen forest Estuaries Tropical seasonal forest Swamp and marsh Tropical rainforest Algal beds and reefs primary productivity (g C/m²/yr) Net
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