Best books for environment Upsc prelims

recommended for UPSC preparation: Book Title Author Content Focus Environment and Ecology Majid Husain Comprehensive coverage of environmental and ecological concepts, useful for both General Studies and Optional Paper. Buy on Amazon Ecology and Environment P.D. Sharma In-depth treatment of ecological principles, environmental issues, biodiversity, and their conservation. Buy on Amazon Fundamentals of Ecology and … Read more

Earthworms in the savanna

When we think of the savanna, we envision a dynamic ecosystem of grasslands and scattered trees, teeming with wildlife. Yet, beneath the surface, a less visible but equally vital force silently contributes to the health of the ecosystem: earthworms. In this blog post, we’ll dig into the fascinating world of earthworms in the savanna and … Read more

Mushrooms in the savanna

When we think of savannas, we envision vast grasslands dotted with acacia trees and teeming with a diverse array of wildlife. However, hidden beneath the surface and often overlooked, there exists a fascinating and lesser-known world – the realm of mushrooms in the savanna. In this blog post, we will delve into the intriguing relationship … Read more

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Coral Reef Food Web

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Coral Reef Food Web

Coral Reef Food Web The Primary Consumers – are coral, sea turtles, and fish. The Secondary Consumers – the sharks, anemones, starfish, Baracuda, jellyfish, sea snakes, and sea slugs. The Scavengers – the fish. The Decomposers or Detritivores – are microorganisms. The type of consumers are corals The corals get energy from the algae so … Read more

Ecological Pyramid and its types Upsc

Ecological Pyramid The ecological pyramid is a graphical representation to show the relationship between various organisms at various trophic levels in an ecosystem. The concept of the ecological pyramid was first introduced by Charles Elton in 1927. The base of a pyramid is broad and its apex is narrow. The shape is the same for … Read more

Zones of aquatic ecosystem

Aquatic Zone definition An aquatic zone is a region of a body of water that is characterized by its physical and biological features. Aquatic zones can be divided into a number of different types, based on factors such as depth, sunlight availability, and substrate type. Some of the most common types of aquatic zones include: … Read more

What are 5 food chain examples?

Here are 5 food chain examples: This is a simple food chain that can be found in many different ecosystems. The grass is the producer, the rabbit is the primary consumer, the fox is the secondary consumer, and the wolf is the tertiary consumer. This is a food chain that can be found in the … Read more

Energy flow in ecosystem Upsc

Energy flow in an ecosystem Energy flow in an ecosystem refers to the transfer of energy through various trophic levels, from producers to consumers and decomposers. It starts with solar energy captured by plants through photosynthesis, which is then passed on to herbivores and carnivores through feeding relationships. Decomposers break down organic matter, returning essential … Read more

* * All the Notes in this blog, are referred from Tamil Nadu State Board Books and Samacheer Kalvi Books. Kindly check with the original Tamil Nadu state board books and Ncert Books.