Artificial Ecosystems: Understanding Human-Made Environments

What are Artificial Ecosystems?

Artificial ecosystems are human-made structures where biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components are created to interact with each other in a controlled setting.

Examples of Artificial Ecosystems

Artificial ecosystems include environments such as:

• Tree plantations
• Urban landscapes
• Rice paddies

Studying Artificial Entities

The study of artificial ecosystems focuses on individual artificial entities that represent or behave like organisms. By analyzing these entities, researchers can gain insights into the dynamics of natural ecosystems and explore potential solutions to environmental challenges.