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Introduction to ecosystems
Introduction to ecosystems

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Course image: courtesy of Dr. David J. Robinson, The Open University

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Photosynthesis © The Open University, contains BBC clips © BBC

Following a food chain: © The Open University, contains BBC clips © BBC

How plants make food © The Open University, contains BBC clips © BBC

Life in trees: Squirrels © BBC

Watching Flying Foxes: © BBC

Summary video: © The Open University, contains BBC clips © BBC

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