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The stable system shown in (a) (here representing an ecosystem with increased biodiversity) needs a much larger energy input to move from its current state. Stability refers to the resilience of a system against external factors and changes that impact the system. For the unstable system shown in (b) (here representing an ecosystem with reduced biodiversity), a smaller external energy input is needed for it to be able to move from its current state to another state.
