Ecology (NEW 2008)
... Fundamental vs. Realized Niche A. Fundamental: An organism’s full potential range of physical, chemical, biological conditions and resources it could theoretically use if there was no competition from other species. B. Realized: Range of resources it actually uses. ...
... Fundamental vs. Realized Niche A. Fundamental: An organism’s full potential range of physical, chemical, biological conditions and resources it could theoretically use if there was no competition from other species. B. Realized: Range of resources it actually uses. ...
PPT
... Energy Flows Through Ecosystems – Watch energy flow animation on class website! – Remember photosynthesis! Sunlight energy is stored as chemical energy in glucose. – Remember cellular respiration! Chemical energy stored by plants is harvested by the organism to do work and is released as heat. – Yo ...
... Energy Flows Through Ecosystems – Watch energy flow animation on class website! – Remember photosynthesis! Sunlight energy is stored as chemical energy in glucose. – Remember cellular respiration! Chemical energy stored by plants is harvested by the organism to do work and is released as heat. – Yo ...
bioch4 - Otterville R
... We share the earth with all of the other creatures; removing any organism from an environment can have many diverse consequences - not always predictable ones. Ecology is the study of the interactions of organisms with the living and nonliving parts of their environment. An interacting group of org ...
... We share the earth with all of the other creatures; removing any organism from an environment can have many diverse consequences - not always predictable ones. Ecology is the study of the interactions of organisms with the living and nonliving parts of their environment. An interacting group of org ...
Unit 10: Ecology Notes
... pioneer community (tall grasses, bushes, larger animals). c. Climax community – usually the highest biodiversity; will remain stable as long as the area is left undisturbed. ...
... pioneer community (tall grasses, bushes, larger animals). c. Climax community – usually the highest biodiversity; will remain stable as long as the area is left undisturbed. ...
model - Hobbs High School
... mechanism) and how data or events are related. It is a representation of a system or phenomenon. It is dynamic, not static. • It can be visual, verbal, or mathematical. ...
... mechanism) and how data or events are related. It is a representation of a system or phenomenon. It is dynamic, not static. • It can be visual, verbal, or mathematical. ...
Goal Five
... environment that limits the size of a population Density dependent limiting factors- factors that only become limiting when the population density (the number of organisms per unit of space) reaches a certain level Density independent limiting factors- environmental factors that can disrupt or d ...
... environment that limits the size of a population Density dependent limiting factors- factors that only become limiting when the population density (the number of organisms per unit of space) reaches a certain level Density independent limiting factors- environmental factors that can disrupt or d ...
Ten Basic Rules of Study Design - Nelson Lab
... These rules will guide you in doing biological research. This list is simple and therefore not complete. It is intended as a jumping off point for further discussion. The originator of this list was Krebs (1989), but I’ve modified it to guide me through the years. 1. Not everything that can be measu ...
... These rules will guide you in doing biological research. This list is simple and therefore not complete. It is intended as a jumping off point for further discussion. The originator of this list was Krebs (1989), but I’ve modified it to guide me through the years. 1. Not everything that can be measu ...
Unit 2 Community Ecology Ecosystems and the Biosphere
... Unit 2 Species Interactions, Succession and Biomes Chp 4 ...
... Unit 2 Species Interactions, Succession and Biomes Chp 4 ...
Ecological Kinds and Ecological Laws
... the nomothetic impulse to uncover timeless truths applicable to all ecological entities. Of course, ecology would not be the fascinating subject that it is today without the vigorous development of both research modes. And of course, the two approaches ideally not only co-exist, but also inform and ...
... the nomothetic impulse to uncover timeless truths applicable to all ecological entities. Of course, ecology would not be the fascinating subject that it is today without the vigorous development of both research modes. And of course, the two approaches ideally not only co-exist, but also inform and ...
Chapter 4 Lecture Notes
... • Exploitation = one member exploits another for its own gain (+/ interactions) Predation, parasitism, herbivory • Predation = process by which individuals of one species (predators) capture, kill, and consume individuals of another species (prey) Structures food webs The num ...
... • Exploitation = one member exploits another for its own gain (+/ interactions) Predation, parasitism, herbivory • Predation = process by which individuals of one species (predators) capture, kill, and consume individuals of another species (prey) Structures food webs The num ...
Ch. 8 Populations
... • A bank account that earns interest • Mold appearing on bread overnight • B ...
... • A bank account that earns interest • Mold appearing on bread overnight • B ...
Effects of plant diversity on nutrient cycling in a California serpentine
... 1) Have you develop a firm understanding of the concepts and mechanisms of ecosystem ecology; 2) Have you enhance your understanding of how human society is altering ecosystems, some of the problems that entails, and some of the solutions that might be possible. 3) Developing skills in critical thin ...
... 1) Have you develop a firm understanding of the concepts and mechanisms of ecosystem ecology; 2) Have you enhance your understanding of how human society is altering ecosystems, some of the problems that entails, and some of the solutions that might be possible. 3) Developing skills in critical thin ...
3.3 How Introduced Species Affect Ecosystems
... Invasive : are introduced species that often take advantage of their new habitat. – They may have no predators, are aggressive competitors, & reproduce fast. Eg. Purple Loosestrife, negatively impacts native species, and often reduces biodiversity as a result. Biodiversity: varieties of all living ...
... Invasive : are introduced species that often take advantage of their new habitat. – They may have no predators, are aggressive competitors, & reproduce fast. Eg. Purple Loosestrife, negatively impacts native species, and often reduces biodiversity as a result. Biodiversity: varieties of all living ...
Energy Flow
... Biotic Potential vs. Environmental Resistance The biotic potential max (rmax) is the population's capacity for growth. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) is the rate of population growth with unlimited resources. environmental resistance consists of factors that limit population growth. ...
... Biotic Potential vs. Environmental Resistance The biotic potential max (rmax) is the population's capacity for growth. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) is the rate of population growth with unlimited resources. environmental resistance consists of factors that limit population growth. ...
dianasunnynicoleJane
... down such a barrage of poisons on the surface of the earth without making it unfit for all life? They should not be called 'insecticides,' but 'biocides.” ---Rachel Carson, Silent Spring ...
... down such a barrage of poisons on the surface of the earth without making it unfit for all life? They should not be called 'insecticides,' but 'biocides.” ---Rachel Carson, Silent Spring ...
Diapositivas
... ▪ data is highly structured in each facet ▪ relationship occurrences are stored – not “conceptual” relationships – which leads to large amounts of data accumulating over time but it needs to be efficiently traversed and ...
... ▪ data is highly structured in each facet ▪ relationship occurrences are stored – not “conceptual” relationships – which leads to large amounts of data accumulating over time but it needs to be efficiently traversed and ...
1. All living things need water to survive. 2. All living things grow
... • 3. Organisms have niches, which are their roles. • 4. Some organisms are predators. • 5. Specializing can reduce competition. • 6. Organisms use defense strategies to avoid predators. • 7. Some organisms live together in symbiotic ...
... • 3. Organisms have niches, which are their roles. • 4. Some organisms are predators. • 5. Specializing can reduce competition. • 6. Organisms use defense strategies to avoid predators. • 7. Some organisms live together in symbiotic ...
Chapter 10 review, page 246 1-5, 8, 10
... one type of thing, while generalists are good at many things and can eat lots of different stuff. 8. Eco means home, an ecosystem provides a home to the living things in the community that live in it. 10 Because a biome contains all the ecosystems of one kind, an ecosystem contains the community, th ...
... one type of thing, while generalists are good at many things and can eat lots of different stuff. 8. Eco means home, an ecosystem provides a home to the living things in the community that live in it. 10 Because a biome contains all the ecosystems of one kind, an ecosystem contains the community, th ...
Ecological Concerns
... worried about them? Turn this in to Ms. Morris by the end of the class (10 points). ...
... worried about them? Turn this in to Ms. Morris by the end of the class (10 points). ...
Practice Test Ch.15 1. The population distribution for a country
... abundance of space b. increasing population of predators c. introduction of disease d. availability of food ...
... abundance of space b. increasing population of predators c. introduction of disease d. availability of food ...
Theoretical ecology
Theoretical ecology is the scientific discipline devoted to the study of ecological systems using theoretical methods such as simple conceptual models, mathematical models, computational simulations, and advanced data analysis. Effective models improve understanding of the natural world by revealing how the dynamics of species populations are often based on fundamental biological conditions and processes. Further, the field aims to unify a diverse range of empirical observations by assuming that common, mechanistic processes generate observable phenomena across species and ecological environments. Based on biologically realistic assumptions, theoretical ecologists are able to uncover novel, non-intuitive insights about natural processes. Theoretical results are often verified by empirical and observational studies, revealing the power of theoretical methods in both predicting and understanding the noisy, diverse biological world.The field is broad and includes foundations in applied mathematics, computer science, biology, statistical physics, genetics, chemistry, evolution, and conservation biology. Theoretical ecology aims to explain a diverse range of phenomena in the life sciences, such as population growth and dynamics, fisheries, competition, evolutionary theory, epidemiology, animal behavior and group dynamics, food webs, ecosystems, spatial ecology, and the effects of climate change.Theoretical ecology has further benefited from the advent of fast computing power, allowing the analysis and visualization of large-scale computational simulations of ecological phenomena. Importantly, these modern tools provide quantitative predictions about the effects of human induced environmental change on a diverse variety of ecological phenomena, such as: species invasions, climate change, the effect of fishing and hunting on food network stability, and the global carbon cycle.