B.Sc First year Environmental Science Syllabus.

1. Pond Ecosystem
Dr. Asmita Daspute.
SBES College of Science Aurangabad (MS).

2. Introduction
 Pond Ecosystem refers to fresh water ecosystem on which different
organisms depend for their survival and to fulfill their nutritional needs
as well.
 The ponds are the water bodies which are usually of 12-15 feet deep in
which the sun rays can reach which results into growing of plants down
there.
 The components of pond ecosystem include both biotic and abiotic
components.
 Biotic components consist of producers, consumers and decomposer
whereas abiotic components include organic and inorganic materials.

3. Introduction
 Pond Ecosystem are the balance of fish, bacteria and plants which
together support each other.
 Pond Ecosystem works on ponds which are shallow enough for the
sunlight to pass through it. It is a living ecosystem itself.
 Ponds do not have universally accepted standard of it’s maximum size.
Pond Ecosystem has a great significance.
 They provide inhabitation to scarce species and support biodiversity
much more then any other freshwater habitat.
 It is a home to lot many species. In the midst of landscapes the farmland
ponds can provide us wildlife

4. Introduction
 Ponds recycle the nutrients and reduce the amount of nitrates and
phosphates.
 Ponds are usually man made and are dug for different utilities of
mankind.
 They provide drinking water during dry weather and vegetation to
animals.
 They are not just important for quenching thirst or providing inhabitation
but also to add beauty to the mother nature.
 It touches our heart and we feel calm and close to nature.

5. Biotic and Abiotic Factors

6. Food Chain

7. Food Chain

10. Food web

11. Food Web

12. Thank you.