= Productivity (ecology)
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In ecology, productivity refers to the rate at which energy or biomass is produced in an ecosystem. It is a key concept that helps to understand the efficiency of energy flow and the capacity of ecosystems to support life. There are two main types of productivity: 1. **Primary Productivity**: This is the rate at which autotrophs (primarily plants, algae, and some bacteria) convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
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