Plant #2: week 1

First Sprouts. No fertilizer yet.

Ecology Selfie: Geotropism

Geotropism: the growth of the parts of plants with respect to the force of gravity. the leaves grow down and the stem/shoot of the plant is upward

Ecology Selfie: Phototropism

Phototropism:the orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light. The hibiscuses are bloomed and facing in the direction of the sun.

Ecology Selfie: Evidence of decomposition

Evidence of decomposition: Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into a much simpler form of matter. this was previously banana peels, egg shells and manure.

Ecology Selfie: Abiotic factor

Abiotic Factor: Abiotic factors refer to non-living physical and chemical elements in the ecosystem. Examples of abiotic factors are water, air, soil, sunlight, and minerals.

Ecology Selfie: nonflying insect

nonflying insect: a bug who travels or moves by means of walking and is not capable of flying.

ie ants

Ecology Selfie: Ecosystem

Ecosystem:a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
p.s. that's me on the far left of the photo