Define self-sustainability in the context of an ecosystem.

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(N/A) Self-sustainability in an ecosystem refers to the ability of a biological system to maintain its structure,function,and internal arrangement through its own independent processes and feedback mechanisms without external intervention. In such a system,natural ecological processes like nutrient cycling,energy flow,and population regulation occur autonomously,ensuring the long-term persistence and stability of the ecosystem.

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