General Studies 3

Methane (CH4) contributes to 15–35% of the overall increase in human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.
In the last decade, there has been a notable rise in the atmospheric methane growth rate (MGR), primarily attributed to elevated emissions from fossil fuels and microbial sources.

Denitrification is a microbiological process facilitated by bacteria, wherein nitrate (NO3−) undergoes reduction, ultimately yielding molecular nitrogen (N2) through a sequence of intermediate gaseous nitrogen oxide products. 

Upon the death of these animals, the nitrogen compounds within their bodies undergo a breakdown process into ammonia, known as ammonification.

Nitrification, a crucial step in the soil nitrogen cycle, is a natural process conducted by specialized autotrophic bacteria in the environment.

Nutrient cycles are essential processes that govern the flow and recycling of vital elements within ecosystems, ensuring the availability of nutrients

Biomagnification, or Biological Magnification, denotes the amplification of contaminated or harmful substances within food chains. 

An ecological pyramid is a visual depiction illustrating the biomass or bio-productivity at each trophic level within a specific ecosystem.

Biotic interactions refer to the effects that two species, coexisting in the same community, exert on each other. 

A food web is a visual representation illustrating the feeding connections within a community, showcasing the flow of dietary energy from plants to herbivores and subsequently to predators.

Ecological succession is a fundamental concept in ecology, describing the predictable series of changes in species composition and community structure over time in a given ecosystem.