Agroecosystem
Artificially managed terrestrial ecosystem designed for food/fiber production, structurally simpler and less biodiverse than natural ecosystems.
Real World
A wheat monoculture in East Anglia replaces dozens of native plant species with a single crop, requiring artificial pesticide inputs because the simplified food web cannot support natural pest predators.
Exam Focus
Compare agroecosystem characteristics directly against natural ecosystems (biodiversity, energy inputs, stability) when 'compare' command words are used.
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