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Which is not a functional unit of an ecosystem ?

A

Productivity

B

Decomposition

C

Energy flow

D

Stratification

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D
The components of the ecosystems are seen to function as a unit, when we consider the following 4 major functional aspects of an ecosystem: 1. Productivity , 2. Decomposition, 3. Energy flow and 4. Nutrient cycling.
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