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Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem copyright cmassengale 1 Nearly all of Earth’s energy begins with the sun! • Sunlight is necessary for organisms to produce their own energy. copyright cmassengale 2 Organisms that make their own energy (glucose) during photosynthesis are called PRODUCERS. Plants are producers copyright cmassengale 3 Photosynthesis • The process by which plants (producers) make food is called "photosynthesis". • "photo" = light "synthesis" = putting together • This happens to EVERY plant, and to some bacteria and algae, too. Without photosynthesis, plants wouldn't exist Cellular Respiration • A process in which plants, animals, and humans take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. • Plants- Take in oxygen through the stoma and use it to get the energy they need to burn food. • Humans and animals- Take in oxygen to help them burn digested food and get energy. http://www.neok12.com/php/watch.php?v=zX787d5 85f475a015b5c7c06&t=Photosynthesis CELLULAR RESPIRATION Chemical reaction that converts glucose and oxygen into usable energy that allows organisms to perform the necessary life processes. 6O2 + C6H12O6 6H2O + 6CO2 + energy It’s a cycle! The O2— CO2 cycle or photosynthesis/ respiration cycle. Video 6 copyright cmassengale Interactions Within Ecosystems Ecology—the scientific study of interactions between different organisms their environment An ecologist would study organisms that live in an ecosystem. Ecosystems are a network of living and non-living things that interact. The size of the ecosystem depends on the shared similarities between living and non-living things—can be small or very large. Biotic—living factors that influence an ecosystem Abiotic—non-living factors that influence an ecosystem Who makes up an ecosystem? • Organisms within an ecosystem are classified into: –Individuals—singular organisms –Populations—all the individuals that belong to one species in a habitat –Communities—all the combined populations in a habitat • Ecological Niche – an organism’s role in an ecosystem. This includes its: place in the food web, habitat (home), breeding area, etc. • Within ecosystems, each organism has its own specific niche. No two species fulfill exactly the same role. Example: The ecological niche of a sunflower growing in a backyard includes: absorbing light, water and nutrients (for photosynthesis), providing shelter and food for other organisms (e.g. bees, ants, etc.), and giving off oxygen into the atmosphere. • If a new, exotic species is introduced into an ecosystem, it will have to compete with any species that is already fulfilling the same niche the new species would. Eventually, one of the two species will be out-competed and cannot survive in the ecosystem. During this process, the entire ecosystem will be disrupted. Limiting Factors are… • Environmental conditions that may prevent populations from reaching their biotic potential. This means that the ecosystem could sustain more members if the limiting factor was not there. • Limiting factors may be biotic or abiotic Limiting Factors cont… ABIOTIC FACTORS • too much or too little light • temperature too cold or too warm • harmful chemicals in the environment BIOTIC FACTORS • • • • insufficient food excessive predators diseases or parasites diminished ability to compete with other species Terrestrial Ecosystems • Terrestrial ecosystems are limited by four major abiotic factors: 1. Soil 2. Available Water 3. Temperature 4. Sunlight Carrying Capacity • Is the maximum number of individuals of a single species that can be supported in an ecosystem at a particular time. This is determined by the availability of food, presence of predators, disease and other resources. If a population exceeds the carrying capacity, there will be a decline in number until the population re-stabilizes. Aquatic Ecosystems • These ecosystems are affected by three major abiotic factors: – chemical environment (level of dissolved oxygen) – light levels (this is the most important abiotic factor) – Water temperature Relationships within an Ecosystem Organisms that cannot make their own energy are called CONSUMERS. Consumers eat producers to get energy… copyright cmassengale 21 Consumers that eat producers to get energy: • Are first order or primary consumers • Are herbivores (plant-eaters) Most of the energy the primary consumer gets from the producer is used by the consumer. Some of the energy moves into the atmosphere as heat. A consumer that eats another consumer for energy: • Is called a secondary or second order consumer • May be a carnivore • May be a predator • May be a scavenger A consumer that eats a consumer that already ate a consumer: • Is called a third order or tertiary consumer • May be a carnivore • May be a predator • May be a scavenger Consumers that eat producers & other consumers • Are called omnivores • Omnivores eat plants and animals Consumers that eat other dead consumers are called scavengers copyright cmassengale 28 All dead and decaying matter at each level is broken down by decomposers such as bacteria and fungi. The recycling of raw materials and nutrients back into the soil after decomposition—a process call biodegradation, is vital to all ecosystems. 29 The transfer of energy from the sun to producer to primary consumer then to higher order consumers can be shown in a FOOD CHAIN. Brainpop Food Chains Another way of showing the transfer of energy in an ecosystem is the ENERGY PYRAMID. Energy pyramids show • That the amount of available energy decreases down the food chain • It takes a large number of producers to support a small number of primary consumers • It takes a large number of primary consumers to support a small number of secondary consumers Food Webs: •Are interconnected food chains •They show the feeding relationships in an ecosystem copyright cmassengale 34 Identify the Producers, Consumers, & Decomposers: Count the Food Chains! copyright cmassengale 35