Bio 3 studygd4f15
... 1. Discuss the six major biomes. What are the characteristics of each, what are examples of 3 species of plants and 3 species of animals found at each one, what are 2 special adaptations found at each area? 2. What would you say to someone who feels all the coyotes that live near their home should b ...
... 1. Discuss the six major biomes. What are the characteristics of each, what are examples of 3 species of plants and 3 species of animals found at each one, what are 2 special adaptations found at each area? 2. What would you say to someone who feels all the coyotes that live near their home should b ...
Symbiotic Relationships
... • Interactions have a significant effect on the resources used and the population of different species within the ecosystem. – b/c of these interactions the ability to reproduce and or survive is influenced. • Natural selection takes place through interactions. • The most common interaction is compe ...
... • Interactions have a significant effect on the resources used and the population of different species within the ecosystem. – b/c of these interactions the ability to reproduce and or survive is influenced. • Natural selection takes place through interactions. • The most common interaction is compe ...
Ground Rules, exams, etc. (no “make up” exams) Text: read
... Bottom Line. Communities are not designed by natural selection for smooth and efficient function, but are composed of many ...
... Bottom Line. Communities are not designed by natural selection for smooth and efficient function, but are composed of many ...
File - Mrs. LeCompte
... Fundamental Niche = all the abiotic conditions under which a species could survive with no adverse biotic conditions (disease, predation, competition) Realized Niche = the resources a species actually uses The fundamental niche is always greater than the realized niche ...
... Fundamental Niche = all the abiotic conditions under which a species could survive with no adverse biotic conditions (disease, predation, competition) Realized Niche = the resources a species actually uses The fundamental niche is always greater than the realized niche ...
The number of different species in an area.
... “better” – they are the genes you see or are expressed in your DNA. Recessive genes are the codes for characteristics that you don’t show, but ...
... “better” – they are the genes you see or are expressed in your DNA. Recessive genes are the codes for characteristics that you don’t show, but ...
Environmental Science
... 1) members will compete as the population approaches its carrying capacity b. territory – an area defended by one or more individuals against other individuals 1) species compete indirectly for social dominance or for a territory 2) valuable for space, shelter, food, or breeding sites c. many organi ...
... 1) members will compete as the population approaches its carrying capacity b. territory – an area defended by one or more individuals against other individuals 1) species compete indirectly for social dominance or for a territory 2) valuable for space, shelter, food, or breeding sites c. many organi ...
Biological(Indicator(#2:(MidETrophic(Level(Species(Abundance
... native species and avoided selecting fished species except when they were key to an ecosystem’s health. Note that these selected species were identified based on currently available monitoring data, and they represent a shortlist among many possible mid-trophic level species in the North-central Cal ...
... native species and avoided selecting fished species except when they were key to an ecosystem’s health. Note that these selected species were identified based on currently available monitoring data, and they represent a shortlist among many possible mid-trophic level species in the North-central Cal ...
Dispersal and Immigration
... • Slow expansion from previous range into new areas • Gradual process as species acclimate to conditions and taxa at margins of range • Can follow jump dispersal (next example) ...
... • Slow expansion from previous range into new areas • Gradual process as species acclimate to conditions and taxa at margins of range • Can follow jump dispersal (next example) ...
File
... In general there are four factors that influence the size of a population: ______________(+), deaths (-), _________________________(+), and emigration (-). ***************************************START***************************************************** Different populations vary in their ability to ...
... In general there are four factors that influence the size of a population: ______________(+), deaths (-), _________________________(+), and emigration (-). ***************************************START***************************************************** Different populations vary in their ability to ...
Chapter 9 Sustaining Biodiversity
... during next 50-100 years – due to human growth Projected rates are higher in areas with highly endangered centers of biodiversity Biodiversity hot-spots We are eliminating, degrading, fragmenting, and simplifying many biologically diverse enviro Limiting the long-term recovery – reducing rat ...
... during next 50-100 years – due to human growth Projected rates are higher in areas with highly endangered centers of biodiversity Biodiversity hot-spots We are eliminating, degrading, fragmenting, and simplifying many biologically diverse enviro Limiting the long-term recovery – reducing rat ...
Community Ecology
... resources in its environment is called the species’ ecological niche. • How a species “makes its living” in its ecosystem. • Species can not have niche overlap, the Competitive Exclusion Principle ...
... resources in its environment is called the species’ ecological niche. • How a species “makes its living” in its ecosystem. • Species can not have niche overlap, the Competitive Exclusion Principle ...
Ch11RSG
... most obvious patterns in ecology, and one of the most difficult for scientists to explain. *It seems likely that what 2 factors play key roles in this pattern of species distribution? (list & explain ...
... most obvious patterns in ecology, and one of the most difficult for scientists to explain. *It seems likely that what 2 factors play key roles in this pattern of species distribution? (list & explain ...
Practice Exam IV
... c. iteroparity or repeated reproduction with a small number of offspring d. semelparity or big-bang reproduction e. more k-selected traits 31.The middle of the S-shaped growth curve in the logistic growth model a. shows that at middle densities, individuals of a population do not affect each other b ...
... c. iteroparity or repeated reproduction with a small number of offspring d. semelparity or big-bang reproduction e. more k-selected traits 31.The middle of the S-shaped growth curve in the logistic growth model a. shows that at middle densities, individuals of a population do not affect each other b ...
Population and Community Ecology
... http://ibc.lynxeds.com/photo/mountain-elaenia-elaenia-frantzii/bird-sitting-small-tree-branch ...
... http://ibc.lynxeds.com/photo/mountain-elaenia-elaenia-frantzii/bird-sitting-small-tree-branch ...
Chapter 6 Notes
... http://ibc.lynxeds.com/photo/mountain-elaenia-elaenia-frantzii/bird-sitting-small-tree-branch ...
... http://ibc.lynxeds.com/photo/mountain-elaenia-elaenia-frantzii/bird-sitting-small-tree-branch ...
Species Interactions and Co
... A predator is an organism that feeds directly upon another living organism, whether or not it kills the prey in doing so Prey most successfully on slowest, weakest, least fit members of target population Reduce competition and population size Predation exerts a selective force Co-evolution ...
... A predator is an organism that feeds directly upon another living organism, whether or not it kills the prey in doing so Prey most successfully on slowest, weakest, least fit members of target population Reduce competition and population size Predation exerts a selective force Co-evolution ...
Chapter 35 - Science Addict
... In many habitats, the forces that limit population sizes are independent of population density. For example, extreme weather events may decrease populations. For most species, density-dependent factors limit birth rates or increase death rates at least some of the time. This type of population det ...
... In many habitats, the forces that limit population sizes are independent of population density. For example, extreme weather events may decrease populations. For most species, density-dependent factors limit birth rates or increase death rates at least some of the time. This type of population det ...
Community Ecology - Jedi`s Biology Web Page
... • Species diversity • Genetic diversity • Population and community diversity Species diversity Species diversity = the number or variety of species in a particular region • Richness = the number of species • Evenness (relative abundance) = the similarity in numbers between species Speciation adds to ...
... • Species diversity • Genetic diversity • Population and community diversity Species diversity Species diversity = the number or variety of species in a particular region • Richness = the number of species • Evenness (relative abundance) = the similarity in numbers between species Speciation adds to ...
What is the meaning of the term “apex predator”? What is the
... ecological community, affecting many other organisms in an ecosystem and helping to determine the types and numbers of various other species in the community. An ecosystem may experience a dramatic shift if a keystone species is removed, even if that species was a small part of the ecosystem by meas ...
... ecological community, affecting many other organisms in an ecosystem and helping to determine the types and numbers of various other species in the community. An ecosystem may experience a dramatic shift if a keystone species is removed, even if that species was a small part of the ecosystem by meas ...
Macroevolution
... How New Species Form CAUSES OF REPRODUCTIVE ISOLATION Death of hybrid - the offspring of two different species may die or may mature into infertile adults. (Remember that the definition of a species requires that its members be able to produce fertile offspring.) Ex: Horses and donkeys remain s ...
... How New Species Form CAUSES OF REPRODUCTIVE ISOLATION Death of hybrid - the offspring of two different species may die or may mature into infertile adults. (Remember that the definition of a species requires that its members be able to produce fertile offspring.) Ex: Horses and donkeys remain s ...
Endangered Species are all species, including plants and animals
... jeopardize the listed species or result in destruction or deterioration of critical habitat. Biological Assessment-A document prepared by action agency for the Section 7 processes to determine whether a proposed major construction activity is likely to adversely affect listed species, proposed speci ...
... jeopardize the listed species or result in destruction or deterioration of critical habitat. Biological Assessment-A document prepared by action agency for the Section 7 processes to determine whether a proposed major construction activity is likely to adversely affect listed species, proposed speci ...
Chapter 4 - Department of Environmental Sciences
... interspecific competition: occurs between members of different species negative effect on both populations depends on adaptations of each population ...
... interspecific competition: occurs between members of different species negative effect on both populations depends on adaptations of each population ...