Changes are within limits and are usually small 3. Only mature ecosystems are stable and in dynamic equilibrium 4. Dynamics of the ecosystem a. When the species diversity is high within an ecosystem, a population within the ecosystem can be out of control because of an imbalance between growth and reduction factors , with the ecosystem at the same time can still remaining stable C. Correcting Imbalance in Ecosystems 1. Imbalance occurs when growth and reduction factors are out of balance 2.
Small shifts are fairly common.
The ecosystems can respond and return to normal. Human Impact on Ecosystems A. Altering biotic factors 1. Without zooplankton the algae proliferates 4. Introducing disease organisms a. Creates an unfavorable abiotic environment 2.