Topic 2 - Ecology
... – Each species occupies its own niche, or role in the ecosystem – Resource partitioning – species use the same resources but in different ways or at different times ...
... – Each species occupies its own niche, or role in the ecosystem – Resource partitioning – species use the same resources but in different ways or at different times ...
Chapter Outline
... various groups of organisms. 2. Most estimates place the number of species living on earth between 10 and 50 million; most are yet to be found and described. 3. A threatened species is one that is likely to become an endangered species (in danger of immediate extinction) in the foreseeable future 4. ...
... various groups of organisms. 2. Most estimates place the number of species living on earth between 10 and 50 million; most are yet to be found and described. 3. A threatened species is one that is likely to become an endangered species (in danger of immediate extinction) in the foreseeable future 4. ...
Forest Restoration Ecology - College of Tropical Agriculture and
... Forest Restoration Ecology • Restoration planning steps (SER) 1) Clear rationale as to why restoration is needed 2) Ecological description of the site to be restored 3) Statement of goals & objectives of the restoration project 4) Designation & description of the reference system 5) Explanation of ...
... Forest Restoration Ecology • Restoration planning steps (SER) 1) Clear rationale as to why restoration is needed 2) Ecological description of the site to be restored 3) Statement of goals & objectives of the restoration project 4) Designation & description of the reference system 5) Explanation of ...
Chapter 50 - An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere The
... Disturbance and Succession A. Primary Succession: When there is not even soil left (glacier, ...
... Disturbance and Succession A. Primary Succession: When there is not even soil left (glacier, ...
Document
... ____ 14. The relationship between redwood trees and redwood sorrel is a. competition. b. predation. c. parasitism. d. commensalism. ____ 15. Forms of nondestructive behavior between organisms include all of the following except a. sharing resources by hunting at different times. b. sharing resource ...
... ____ 14. The relationship between redwood trees and redwood sorrel is a. competition. b. predation. c. parasitism. d. commensalism. ____ 15. Forms of nondestructive behavior between organisms include all of the following except a. sharing resources by hunting at different times. b. sharing resource ...
Slide 1
... components in a particular area or place - ecosystem classification based on major characteristic such as dominant plant type (terrestrial) or water body type (aquatic) - class can be broad (grasslands, mountain system) or narrow (oak-hickory stand, catfish pond) in range ...
... components in a particular area or place - ecosystem classification based on major characteristic such as dominant plant type (terrestrial) or water body type (aquatic) - class can be broad (grasslands, mountain system) or narrow (oak-hickory stand, catfish pond) in range ...
Chapter 37
... – Events that damage biological communities – Storms, fire, floods, droughts, overgrazing, or human activity – The types, frequency, and severity of disturbances vary from community to community ...
... – Events that damage biological communities – Storms, fire, floods, droughts, overgrazing, or human activity – The types, frequency, and severity of disturbances vary from community to community ...
Focal Species Literally meaning “those species
... species may provide an umbrella function for other species or represent large groups of other species, they may be “ecosystem engineers” in that they are responsible for the shape, form, and function of major ecological processes, and/or they may provide an efficient way to represent a planning goal ...
... species may provide an umbrella function for other species or represent large groups of other species, they may be “ecosystem engineers” in that they are responsible for the shape, form, and function of major ecological processes, and/or they may provide an efficient way to represent a planning goal ...
A body of research in dry forest community ecology beginning as
... Ray, Gary J. 2006. Restoration ecology, community structure and dynamics, and conservation research on the rare flora of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. A body of research in dry forest community ecology beginning in 1988 as dissertation project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison encompassed plan ...
... Ray, Gary J. 2006. Restoration ecology, community structure and dynamics, and conservation research on the rare flora of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. A body of research in dry forest community ecology beginning in 1988 as dissertation project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison encompassed plan ...
climax
... 4- C- Climax communities are usually more rich in species biodiversity than communities that are undergoing primary succession. Climax communities are a mature ecosystem. Generally, they have had time to accumulate many species that could not live during the early stages of the ecosystem, along with ...
... 4- C- Climax communities are usually more rich in species biodiversity than communities that are undergoing primary succession. Climax communities are a mature ecosystem. Generally, they have had time to accumulate many species that could not live during the early stages of the ecosystem, along with ...
I. What is Ecology? A. Definition: The study of the interactions of
... - nutrient cycling (decomposition/ release of 'fertilizers') - atmospheric and climatic regulation (maintaining climate and oxygen levels fit for human existence) - water and air waste treatment - food, shelter, and energy (coal, timber) - recreation and aesthetic value The cost of replacing these s ...
... - nutrient cycling (decomposition/ release of 'fertilizers') - atmospheric and climatic regulation (maintaining climate and oxygen levels fit for human existence) - water and air waste treatment - food, shelter, and energy (coal, timber) - recreation and aesthetic value The cost of replacing these s ...
Ecology
... Ecology - deals with interactions, relationships, distributions & abundance Biotic and abiotic interactions in an ecosystem ...
... Ecology - deals with interactions, relationships, distributions & abundance Biotic and abiotic interactions in an ecosystem ...
Divergence and constraint in the origin of new species The origin of
... Divergence and constraint in the origin of new species The origin of new species creates biological diversity and understanding species formation is thus a key goal in biology. In this talk, I will tackle the issue of why some populations that begin the speciation process diverge further than others ...
... Divergence and constraint in the origin of new species The origin of new species creates biological diversity and understanding species formation is thus a key goal in biology. In this talk, I will tackle the issue of why some populations that begin the speciation process diverge further than others ...
Ecosystems
... • Competition: two or more organisms attempt to use the same resource E.g. – two plants on forest floor compete for sunlight • Parasitism: the relationship between the parasite and its host E.g. – Ticks on a Hedgehog • Mutualism: relationship between two species in which both benefit E.g. – Ants and ...
... • Competition: two or more organisms attempt to use the same resource E.g. – two plants on forest floor compete for sunlight • Parasitism: the relationship between the parasite and its host E.g. – Ticks on a Hedgehog • Mutualism: relationship between two species in which both benefit E.g. – Ants and ...
Biomes and Biodiversity Notes
... The more niches an area has, the more biodiversity (coral reefs are 1% of the Earth but have 20% of all species). People can either help or hurt an ecosystem – Protecting an area can increase biodiversity – Deforestation, pollution and over hunting can decrease biodiversity The biggest threat to bio ...
... The more niches an area has, the more biodiversity (coral reefs are 1% of the Earth but have 20% of all species). People can either help or hurt an ecosystem – Protecting an area can increase biodiversity – Deforestation, pollution and over hunting can decrease biodiversity The biggest threat to bio ...
Optimizing restoration of the degraded highlands of Galapagos: a
... can include changes in abiotic or physical conditions (e.g., light, water, or nutrients) and changes in biotic components (e.g., vegetation structure, species composition, changes in pollination, and seed dispersal webs). In addition, changes in human land use that may be influenced by external econ ...
... can include changes in abiotic or physical conditions (e.g., light, water, or nutrients) and changes in biotic components (e.g., vegetation structure, species composition, changes in pollination, and seed dispersal webs). In addition, changes in human land use that may be influenced by external econ ...
Climate Change Task Force Natural Systems
... species. Dedicate a source of funds to collect information and establish and maintain a long-term data management system. 5. Support the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program (CERP), and support funding and resources for other regional and local habitat restoration and preservation efforts a ...
... species. Dedicate a source of funds to collect information and establish and maintain a long-term data management system. 5. Support the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program (CERP), and support funding and resources for other regional and local habitat restoration and preservation efforts a ...
Introduction to Ecology
... XV. Ecological Succession A. Transition in species composition over time B. Primary 1. Begin in lifeless area 2. No soil 3. Ex : volcanic activity or retreating glacier C. Secondary 1. Existing community has been cleared by some disturbance 2. Leaves the soil intact 3. Ex: Fire, farming ...
... XV. Ecological Succession A. Transition in species composition over time B. Primary 1. Begin in lifeless area 2. No soil 3. Ex : volcanic activity or retreating glacier C. Secondary 1. Existing community has been cleared by some disturbance 2. Leaves the soil intact 3. Ex: Fire, farming ...
Invasive species transform ecosystems by using excessive
... They can damage a wide array of environmental services that are important to recreation, including, but not limited to, water quality and quantity, plant and animal diversity, and species abundance. Invasive species may displace local native species, therefore, apart from their economic implications ...
... They can damage a wide array of environmental services that are important to recreation, including, but not limited to, water quality and quantity, plant and animal diversity, and species abundance. Invasive species may displace local native species, therefore, apart from their economic implications ...
Functional approaches to restoration
... 1. Prioritize restoration efforts by assessing the source and scale of degradation processes, the condition of the regional species pool and identifying limiting factors 2. Assess whether a structural approach will be adequate or whether a functional approach to restoration is needed, but also recog ...
... 1. Prioritize restoration efforts by assessing the source and scale of degradation processes, the condition of the regional species pool and identifying limiting factors 2. Assess whether a structural approach will be adequate or whether a functional approach to restoration is needed, but also recog ...
ecology - Haiku Learning
... Conformers – do not regulate internal conditions but change as their external environment changes – Ex lizards ...
... Conformers – do not regulate internal conditions but change as their external environment changes – Ex lizards ...
What is Ecology - Effingham County Schools
... Levels of Organization Illustration • Create/Illustrate the levels of organization in a marine aquatic environment or the tropical rainforest. • Include: biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, population, species ...
... Levels of Organization Illustration • Create/Illustrate the levels of organization in a marine aquatic environment or the tropical rainforest. • Include: biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, population, species ...
Restoration ecology
Restoration ecology emerged as a separate field in ecology in the 1980s. It is the scientific study supporting the practice of ecological restoration, which is the practice of renewing and restoring degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems and habitats in the environment by active human intervention and action. The term ""restoration ecology"" is therefore commonly used for the academic study of the process, whereas the term ""ecological restoration"" is commonly used for the actual project or process by restoration practitioners.