Ecological biology

Canada, 1981

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Episode of Series “The Biological sciences”.
Shows that an ecosystem is a system of interactions between the physical environment and the varied species populations which inhabit it. Describes how the ecological relationships in any given environment follow basic principles. Indicates that our own human species must make informed decisions based on an awareness of these principles and highlights the consequences of ignoring them. Stresses that human activities must be adapted to maintain the delicate balance of a complex worldwide ecosystem.

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Credits

producer

Bruce J. Russell

production company

Coronet Films

Duration

00:15:32:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1981

Appears in

The Biological sciences

Group of items

The Biological sciences

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

507755

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Biology

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Biotic communities

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ecology

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Canada

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

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Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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