Population and organisms are the quantities of organic organization in a system. In case the quantity of population is in excess, disorder or disturbance in the system happens. An organism can be said to be single if it is alone and does not associate with any other organisms. An organism exists as a complex population of cells which includes all its specific features such as shape, size, mobility and habitus.
There is great need for a simplified explanation in simple terms. The relationship between the populations of organisms and the ecosystems need to be made clear so that managers, policy makers and researchers are able to comprehend and interpret the results of their studies. If the ecosystem cannot support the populations of organisms required for the production of food, then we have a serious problem and the whole edifice will crumble.
Some important questions that must be answered include: What are the relationships between the populations of organisms and the ecosystems? How are the relationships between the populations of organisms and their environments determined? Are there any significant abiotic factors that affect the populations of living organisms? Are there important questions that still need to be addressed?
These questions and others like them need to be clarified in order for managers, scientists and research scholars to address them properly. If the answers to these questions are unclear or ambiguous, then we might find the whole edifice crumbling down. As a manager, I have always found it important to understand the dynamics of an organization before I plan on implementing solutions. This way, I know that I am putting into place processes and practices that will allow me to understand the dynamics of the ecosystems my company is operating within.
One of the first things managers should ask themselves is – What are the population attributes of each of the organisms and what are the environmental conditions of each? Is the overall environment conducive for both types of organisms? Does the ecosystem to provide adequate food, air, water and shelter for all of the inhabitants? The answers to these questions can help managers identify the areas of concern and design solutions that will, in turn, enhance and sustain the ecosystem. It is important to remember that a properly functioning ecosystem will be able to maintain and even enhance the populations of both predator and prey organisms.
Another thing managers should ask themselves is – What are the abiotic factors that affect the ecosystem? What are the environmental conditions that favor or inhibit the survival of specific population of organisms? These factors might include – extreme weather, drought, altitude, geography, demographics and many other environmental conditions. Understanding abiotic factors is vital in designing solutions for both predator and prey organisms.
A proper understanding of relationships among organisms and their interactions is essential for the sustainable management of these ecosystems. There is need for effective strategies that will allow for the conservation of species and the management of their populations. Management must take into consideration information regarding – demographics, nutrition, space requirements, habitat needs and disease threats among other factors.
Some of these considerations might include – reducing energy consumption by conserving energy in non-exchange communities, reducing waste generation, reducing mortality and maximizing reproductive rates in vulnerable individuals and avoiding unnatural reproduction. In addition, the management must take into consideration information regarding – population growth, demographics, food and energy requirements among others. Managing such biological systems requires a detailed understanding of how population growth and population densities vary among organisms and whether those differences are potential drivers for either predator or prey behavior. This requires a comprehensive study including biological and ecological characteristics of the host system along with details on natural disturbances and their impacts on the ecosystems.