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... The Number of Species on Earth • No one knows the exact number • About 1.4 million – 1.8 million species have been identified and named • Insects and plants make up most of these species • Number will increase ...
... The Number of Species on Earth • No one knows the exact number • About 1.4 million – 1.8 million species have been identified and named • Insects and plants make up most of these species • Number will increase ...
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... 3. Define the following terms: Interspecific competition, intraspecific competition, K, r, N, community, population, ecosystem, predator, victim, density dependent (definition and example), density dependent factors (definition and examples). 4. Compare and contrast the properties of density indepen ...
... 3. Define the following terms: Interspecific competition, intraspecific competition, K, r, N, community, population, ecosystem, predator, victim, density dependent (definition and example), density dependent factors (definition and examples). 4. Compare and contrast the properties of density indepen ...
Carrying Capacity
... per unit area. Populations are often measured in organisms per mile or organisms per acre. For example, deer populations might be 250 deer/mile. Healthy populations must maintain a certain population density. Too low of a population density can lead to an extinction vortex where difficulties can lea ...
... per unit area. Populations are often measured in organisms per mile or organisms per acre. For example, deer populations might be 250 deer/mile. Healthy populations must maintain a certain population density. Too low of a population density can lead to an extinction vortex where difficulties can lea ...
lecture 18 ch 20 coevolution and mutualism
... Two species specialized to perform positive function for each other Trophic: partners complement food/nutrients for each other Defensive: species receive food and/or shelter in return for defending against natural enemies Dispersive: animal vectors move pollen or seeds in return for food rewards Pol ...
... Two species specialized to perform positive function for each other Trophic: partners complement food/nutrients for each other Defensive: species receive food and/or shelter in return for defending against natural enemies Dispersive: animal vectors move pollen or seeds in return for food rewards Pol ...
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... Only 10% of energy stored at each trophic level in an ecosystem can be passed into the next trophic level. What happens to the remaining energy? ...
... Only 10% of energy stored at each trophic level in an ecosystem can be passed into the next trophic level. What happens to the remaining energy? ...
Chapter 8: Understanding Populations Lecture Guide What Is a
... These categories are based on whether each species causes _________________________________________ to the other species in a given relationships in terms of total effects over time. ...
... These categories are based on whether each species causes _________________________________________ to the other species in a given relationships in terms of total effects over time. ...
4 Ecology - Kerboodle
... Ecosystem community of different species interacting with each other and with the chemical and physical factors making up the non-living environment. Heterotroph an organism that gets its organic nutrients by feeding on autotrophs or other heterotrophs. Inorganic nutrients chemical elements, compoun ...
... Ecosystem community of different species interacting with each other and with the chemical and physical factors making up the non-living environment. Heterotroph an organism that gets its organic nutrients by feeding on autotrophs or other heterotrophs. Inorganic nutrients chemical elements, compoun ...
Chapter 54 – Community Ecology Ecological Niche
... Parasite gets nutrients from host, which is harmed (not killed) Parasite can also use host’s energy Parasites Often have complex life cycle involving a number of hosts Can change behavior of host to increase their own fitness o Spiny-headed worms, crustacean host, birds o Mutualism (+/+ ...
... Parasite gets nutrients from host, which is harmed (not killed) Parasite can also use host’s energy Parasites Often have complex life cycle involving a number of hosts Can change behavior of host to increase their own fitness o Spiny-headed worms, crustacean host, birds o Mutualism (+/+ ...
Environmental Systems Test Review Texas Ecoregions Fill in the
... 12. Compare & contrast biotic & abiotic factors within an ecosystem. Biotic – living or once living – dead tree, scat, animals, plants Abiotic – nonliving – soil type, rocks, temp, precip Population Dynamics 1. What is a population? What do all members of a population have in common? A group of the ...
... 12. Compare & contrast biotic & abiotic factors within an ecosystem. Biotic – living or once living – dead tree, scat, animals, plants Abiotic – nonliving – soil type, rocks, temp, precip Population Dynamics 1. What is a population? What do all members of a population have in common? A group of the ...
File - Curry`s Wacky World
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
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... the population of their prey. As this occurs, the predators go without food and the predator population decreases. Predator and prey populations rise and fall in related cycles. ...
... the population of their prey. As this occurs, the predators go without food and the predator population decreases. Predator and prey populations rise and fall in related cycles. ...
Interactions Among Living Things
... the population of their prey. As this occurs, the predators go without food and the predator population decreases. Predator and prey populations rise and fall in related cycles. ...
... the population of their prey. As this occurs, the predators go without food and the predator population decreases. Predator and prey populations rise and fall in related cycles. ...
04Raven
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
Communities, Ecosystems, and Biodiversity
... Dynamic: always changing on fine temporal scales Over geologic time: slow and quick changes ...
... Dynamic: always changing on fine temporal scales Over geologic time: slow and quick changes ...
ch04 - Bwyoung
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
Chapter 4 Ecosystems and Living Organisms
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
... Any environmental resource that, because it is scarce or at unfavorable levels, restricts the ecological niche of an organism ...
Chapter 9 Study Guide
... Be able to give examples or classify examples as either behavioral or structural adaptations. ...
... Be able to give examples or classify examples as either behavioral or structural adaptations. ...
Community Ecology Chapter 56
... Biological Communities • Sometimes the abundance of species in a community does change geographically in a synchronous pattern • ________________: places where the environment changes abruptly ...
... Biological Communities • Sometimes the abundance of species in a community does change geographically in a synchronous pattern • ________________: places where the environment changes abruptly ...
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... Geographic distribution, density, growth rate, and age structure 4. Which of those four characteristics describes the number of plants per square kilometer in a certain area? Population density 5. Define exponential growth. When individuals in a population reproduce at a constant rate 6. The various ...
... Geographic distribution, density, growth rate, and age structure 4. Which of those four characteristics describes the number of plants per square kilometer in a certain area? Population density 5. Define exponential growth. When individuals in a population reproduce at a constant rate 6. The various ...
Jeopardy
... Pandas depend on bamboo. The amount of intact bamboo forest will help determine the a. biotic potential of the population. b. carrying capacity of the population. c. sex ratio of the population. d. limiting factor of the population. ...
... Pandas depend on bamboo. The amount of intact bamboo forest will help determine the a. biotic potential of the population. b. carrying capacity of the population. c. sex ratio of the population. d. limiting factor of the population. ...
Jeopardy
... Pandas depend on bamboo. The amount of intact bamboo forest will help determine the a. biotic potential of the population. b. carrying capacity of the population. c. sex ratio of the population. d. limiting factor of the population. ...
... Pandas depend on bamboo. The amount of intact bamboo forest will help determine the a. biotic potential of the population. b. carrying capacity of the population. c. sex ratio of the population. d. limiting factor of the population. ...