Lecture 1
... be tested by species removal. 1. We are in the process of doing just that right now. 2. It appears that there can be catastrophic effects. ...
... be tested by species removal. 1. We are in the process of doing just that right now. 2. It appears that there can be catastrophic effects. ...
What`s your job?
... organisms trying to obtain the same limited resource Both organisms are at a loss because they spent energythe organism who eats simply replaces some of the energy ...
... organisms trying to obtain the same limited resource Both organisms are at a loss because they spent energythe organism who eats simply replaces some of the energy ...
Chapter 6 Population and Community Ecology
... Age Structure = the relative numbers of individuals of each age within a population. The more individuals in childbearing age, will increase population size. ...
... Age Structure = the relative numbers of individuals of each age within a population. The more individuals in childbearing age, will increase population size. ...
Ecology
... vocabulary in a carousel exercise. Students will analyze different organism relationships and be able to distinguish one from another. ...
... vocabulary in a carousel exercise. Students will analyze different organism relationships and be able to distinguish one from another. ...
Key Unit 9 Study Guide
... its environment. Explain the niche of a honeybee in its environment AND what would happen if all the bees died: The honeybee collects nectar from flowers to take back to the hive for food. It pollinates flowers because pollen is collected on its legs and deposited onto a different plant. In this way ...
... its environment. Explain the niche of a honeybee in its environment AND what would happen if all the bees died: The honeybee collects nectar from flowers to take back to the hive for food. It pollinates flowers because pollen is collected on its legs and deposited onto a different plant. In this way ...
Chapter 52~53: Population and Community Ecology
... 7. Explain how carrying capacity of the environment affects the intrinsic rate of increase of a population 8. Explain how density dependent factors affect population growth 9. Describe how weather and climate can function as density-independent factors in controlling population growth 10. Explain ho ...
... 7. Explain how carrying capacity of the environment affects the intrinsic rate of increase of a population 8. Explain how density dependent factors affect population growth 9. Describe how weather and climate can function as density-independent factors in controlling population growth 10. Explain ho ...
Ecological crisis
... is possible, and a new stable state will be set up gradually (see homeorhesy). ...
... is possible, and a new stable state will be set up gradually (see homeorhesy). ...
Evolution and Populations
... individuals and their environment • Population ecology investigates population changes – The distribution and abundance of individuals – Why some populations increase and others decrease • Community ecology focuses on patterns of species diversity and interactions • Ecosystem ecology studies living ...
... individuals and their environment • Population ecology investigates population changes – The distribution and abundance of individuals – Why some populations increase and others decrease • Community ecology focuses on patterns of species diversity and interactions • Ecosystem ecology studies living ...
Objectives - John Burroughs School
... 35. Identify trophic relationships demonstrated by food chains (and food webs) a. primary producers b. consumers (first order, second order) c. decomposers 36. Compare the flow of matter with the flow of free energy in an ecosystem. 37. Explain what would happen to the size of various tropic levels ...
... 35. Identify trophic relationships demonstrated by food chains (and food webs) a. primary producers b. consumers (first order, second order) c. decomposers 36. Compare the flow of matter with the flow of free energy in an ecosystem. 37. Explain what would happen to the size of various tropic levels ...
Competition
... in their ecological requirements cannot coexist for long or – two species cannot coexist forever on the same limiting resource – the lesser competitor will be excluded from an area or go extinct ...
... in their ecological requirements cannot coexist for long or – two species cannot coexist forever on the same limiting resource – the lesser competitor will be excluded from an area or go extinct ...
Interactions Among Living Things
... 1. a type of symbiosis in which one organism live with, in, or on a host and harms it 2. the struggle between organisms to survive as they attempt to use the same limited resources in the same place at the same time 3. a type of symbiosis in which both species benefit from living together 4. the pro ...
... 1. a type of symbiosis in which one organism live with, in, or on a host and harms it 2. the struggle between organisms to survive as they attempt to use the same limited resources in the same place at the same time 3. a type of symbiosis in which both species benefit from living together 4. the pro ...
1 I. How Populations Change in Size Objectives: • Describe the
... 9. Small organisms, such as bacteria and insects, have short generation times and can reproduce when they are only a few hours or a few days old. 10. As a result, their populations can grow quickly. 11. In contrast, large organisms, such as elephants and humans, become sexually mature after a number ...
... 9. Small organisms, such as bacteria and insects, have short generation times and can reproduce when they are only a few hours or a few days old. 10. As a result, their populations can grow quickly. 11. In contrast, large organisms, such as elephants and humans, become sexually mature after a number ...
Abiotic=non-living things. Eg: Sunlight, minerals, air, soil, water, etc.
... • After a fire in forest, open area is created – First organisms to establish themselves are members of species that do well in disturbed habitats ...
... • After a fire in forest, open area is created – First organisms to establish themselves are members of species that do well in disturbed habitats ...
Competition, Mutualism, and More
... hunters and they eat a wider range of foods. Therefore, increasing coyotes may help protect the endangered birds. Some birds will still become prey, but fewer will die than if there are lots of foxes. ...
... hunters and they eat a wider range of foods. Therefore, increasing coyotes may help protect the endangered birds. Some birds will still become prey, but fewer will die than if there are lots of foxes. ...
Species Interaction Homework
... Species Interaction Homework 20 Points You are each given a list of different types of species interactions. You should be able to explain them to the class in detail tomorrow. You will need to construct your own handout that will be distributed to the rest of the class. Keystone Species ...
... Species Interaction Homework 20 Points You are each given a list of different types of species interactions. You should be able to explain them to the class in detail tomorrow. You will need to construct your own handout that will be distributed to the rest of the class. Keystone Species ...
Ecology Unit Notes
... reproduce. Sometimes said to be the combination of the organism’s habitat and “profession” in the ecosystem. ...
... reproduce. Sometimes said to be the combination of the organism’s habitat and “profession” in the ecosystem. ...
AP Biology - lenzapbio
... 10. What is the difference between a food chain and a food web? Which provides a more “full” ecological picture and why? ...
... 10. What is the difference between a food chain and a food web? Which provides a more “full” ecological picture and why? ...
E) Community_Interactions_Practice_S
... COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS PRACTICE STUDENT - Community Interactions, pp 92-93 Define COMPETITION _________________________________________________________________ Define PREDATION: ___________________________________________________________________ Define SYMBIOSIS: ____________________________________ ...
... COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS PRACTICE STUDENT - Community Interactions, pp 92-93 Define COMPETITION _________________________________________________________________ Define PREDATION: ___________________________________________________________________ Define SYMBIOSIS: ____________________________________ ...
Topic 2: Ecosystems and ecology
... The biologists Lotka and Volterra theorized that no two species with similar requirements for resources (food, shelter, etc.) could coexist in the same niche without competition driving one to local extinction. In 1930s G.F. Gause tested the Lotka-Volterra theory by growing two Paramecium species in ...
... The biologists Lotka and Volterra theorized that no two species with similar requirements for resources (food, shelter, etc.) could coexist in the same niche without competition driving one to local extinction. In 1930s G.F. Gause tested the Lotka-Volterra theory by growing two Paramecium species in ...
Chapter 53: Community Ecology
... inefficiency of energy transfer along chain Dynamic Stability Hypothesis: long food chains are less stable than short food chains; population fluctuations at lower levels are more profound at higher levels, causing potential extinction of high level predators Food Web: food chains are linked togethe ...
... inefficiency of energy transfer along chain Dynamic Stability Hypothesis: long food chains are less stable than short food chains; population fluctuations at lower levels are more profound at higher levels, causing potential extinction of high level predators Food Web: food chains are linked togethe ...
