Why is it important to study whole ecosystems?

a. It is more interesting

b. All parts of an ecosystem are interdependent

c. Individual pieces are independent

d. Only the primary producers are important

It is important to study the whole ecosystems because all parts of an ecosystems are interdependent. Each member of an ecosystem interacts with one another and is affected by each other. From the food chain to the food web, from the interaction and roles of each member play. All members are interconnected and related.