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Which one of the following is NOT a functional unit of an ecosystem?

  1. A
    Stratification
  2. B
    Energy flow
  3. C
    Decomposition
  4. D
    Productivity

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The four main functional components of an ecosystem are:ProductivityDecompositionEnergy flowNutrient cyclingStratification (vertical distribution of different species) is a structural component, not a functional unit.

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Which one of the following is NOT a functional unit of an ecosystem?
A
Stratification
B
Energy flow
C
Decomposition
D
Productivity

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