section_1.1_notes_and_discussion
... those organisms and the non-living parts of their environment If something is disrupted with one part of an ecosystem, the other parts may feel its effects; sustainability may be compromised ...
... those organisms and the non-living parts of their environment If something is disrupted with one part of an ecosystem, the other parts may feel its effects; sustainability may be compromised ...
Guide to Ecosystem Structure Directions: Use this guide to work
... 4. Describe some of the ways removing a keystone species can affect an ecosystem. 5. Describe the relationships between top predators and keystone species. 6. Describe the difference between a generalist and specialist species. Which one is more likely to undergo competition? Why? 7. What is an indi ...
... 4. Describe some of the ways removing a keystone species can affect an ecosystem. 5. Describe the relationships between top predators and keystone species. 6. Describe the difference between a generalist and specialist species. Which one is more likely to undergo competition? Why? 7. What is an indi ...
Population Ecology
... • This can be demonstrated by growing two different species of the protozoan Paramecium in flasks in a lab. • They both grow well in lab flasks when grown separately, but when grown together P.aurelia out-competes P.caudatum for food, so the population of P.caudatum falls due to interspecific compet ...
... • This can be demonstrated by growing two different species of the protozoan Paramecium in flasks in a lab. • They both grow well in lab flasks when grown separately, but when grown together P.aurelia out-competes P.caudatum for food, so the population of P.caudatum falls due to interspecific compet ...
Human Impact Ecology
... 3. What is an ecosystem? 4. Why was the sea otter population almost wiped out in the 1700-early 1900’s? 5. What is causing the sea otters to die out now? 6. What parasites are infecting sea otters? 7. How do the parasites get inside the sea otter? 8. What is a keystone species? 9. Why are otters con ...
... 3. What is an ecosystem? 4. Why was the sea otter population almost wiped out in the 1700-early 1900’s? 5. What is causing the sea otters to die out now? 6. What parasites are infecting sea otters? 7. How do the parasites get inside the sea otter? 8. What is a keystone species? 9. Why are otters con ...
Ecology Unit
... be eaten – Batesian mimicry: Imitate color patterns or appearance of more dangerous organisms ...
... be eaten – Batesian mimicry: Imitate color patterns or appearance of more dangerous organisms ...
Predator - Cloudfront.net
... algae, and gathers mineral nutrients from rainwater and from dissolving the rock underneath. The alga gathers energy from the sun. There are thousands of species of lichen in the world; actually thousands of species of fungi with just a few species of algae which can form a partnership with almost a ...
... algae, and gathers mineral nutrients from rainwater and from dissolving the rock underneath. The alga gathers energy from the sun. There are thousands of species of lichen in the world; actually thousands of species of fungi with just a few species of algae which can form a partnership with almost a ...
Population Distribution
... % each year, J curve • Logistic Growth – describes how a population’s exponential growth is slowed and finally stopped by limiting factors which determine its ultimate carrying capacity • In nature, usually populations fluctuate or rise & crash ...
... % each year, J curve • Logistic Growth – describes how a population’s exponential growth is slowed and finally stopped by limiting factors which determine its ultimate carrying capacity • In nature, usually populations fluctuate or rise & crash ...
File - SCIENTIST CINDY
... Intraspecific Competition is competition for resources among 2 (or more) individuals of the same species. B. When resources are limited, and this forces members of the same species to compete for them, which is called intraspecific competition. The resources may include food, shelter, water, and mat ...
... Intraspecific Competition is competition for resources among 2 (or more) individuals of the same species. B. When resources are limited, and this forces members of the same species to compete for them, which is called intraspecific competition. The resources may include food, shelter, water, and mat ...
Ecology Population
... • Dispersion: The pattern of spacing a population within an area (Way that individuals are arranged • 3 main types of dispersion ...
... • Dispersion: The pattern of spacing a population within an area (Way that individuals are arranged • 3 main types of dispersion ...
BIOL 410 Population and Community Ecology
... • Gause (1934): If two species, with the same niche, coexist in the same ecosystem, then one will be excluded from the community due to intense competition. • The niche of a species consists of its role in the ecosystem (herbivore, carnivore, producer etc), its tolerance limits (e.g. soil pH, humidi ...
... • Gause (1934): If two species, with the same niche, coexist in the same ecosystem, then one will be excluded from the community due to intense competition. • The niche of a species consists of its role in the ecosystem (herbivore, carnivore, producer etc), its tolerance limits (e.g. soil pH, humidi ...
Test - Scioly.org
... 6) Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the tundra? A) Southern animals, such as the red fox, are migrating into the tundra as it gets warmer. B) Animals living in the tundra are highly vulnerable to reduced snow cover. C) Flora survive by use of Allelopathy, allowing them t ...
... 6) Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the tundra? A) Southern animals, such as the red fox, are migrating into the tundra as it gets warmer. B) Animals living in the tundra are highly vulnerable to reduced snow cover. C) Flora survive by use of Allelopathy, allowing them t ...
AP Biology – Ecology Unit Study Guide – C. Gray Mitchell This list is
... The various examples of social behaviors and their role in the success of an animal population Various forms of animal communication The role of altruism in kin selection Both proximate and ultimate causes of behavior. The role of biotic & abiotic factors in the formation of biomes Key f ...
... The various examples of social behaviors and their role in the success of an animal population Various forms of animal communication The role of altruism in kin selection Both proximate and ultimate causes of behavior. The role of biotic & abiotic factors in the formation of biomes Key f ...
CP Environmental Science Name: ____ANSWER
... d. Some birds get lost during migration 6. _____Which of the following is an example of competition between species? a. Two species of insect feeding on a rare plant b. A bobcat hunting a mouse c. A lichen, which is an algae and a fungus living as a single organism d. A tick living on a dog 7. _____ ...
... d. Some birds get lost during migration 6. _____Which of the following is an example of competition between species? a. Two species of insect feeding on a rare plant b. A bobcat hunting a mouse c. A lichen, which is an algae and a fungus living as a single organism d. A tick living on a dog 7. _____ ...
General Review for the Quiz
... One particular factor is the sex ratio of a population. For humans, the (secondary/primary) sex ratio is 50:50 to indicate the number of (newborn/adult) girls to guys. The (secondary/primary) sex ratio is not 50:50 due to many factors affecting the (newborn/adult) population. 25. Another factor of d ...
... One particular factor is the sex ratio of a population. For humans, the (secondary/primary) sex ratio is 50:50 to indicate the number of (newborn/adult) girls to guys. The (secondary/primary) sex ratio is not 50:50 due to many factors affecting the (newborn/adult) population. 25. Another factor of d ...
Biotic Interaction
... Predation Can Influence the Outcome of Competition •prey on best competitor •result in the persistence of a species that would be excluded •species determining outcome= ...
... Predation Can Influence the Outcome of Competition •prey on best competitor •result in the persistence of a species that would be excluded •species determining outcome= ...
Name - Plain Local Schools
... carrying capacity: number of organisms in a population that an environment can maintain (Concept 35.2) density-dependent factor: factor that limits a population more as population density increases (Concept 35.2) density-independent factor: factor unrelated to population density that limits a popula ...
... carrying capacity: number of organisms in a population that an environment can maintain (Concept 35.2) density-dependent factor: factor that limits a population more as population density increases (Concept 35.2) density-independent factor: factor unrelated to population density that limits a popula ...
Name: Chapter 35: Population and Community Ecology Vocabulary
... carrying capacity: number of organisms in a population that an environment can maintain (Concept 35.2) density-dependent factor: factor that limits a population more as population density increases (Concept 35.2) density-independent factor: factor unrelated to population density that limits a popula ...
... carrying capacity: number of organisms in a population that an environment can maintain (Concept 35.2) density-dependent factor: factor that limits a population more as population density increases (Concept 35.2) density-independent factor: factor unrelated to population density that limits a popula ...
Ecology Test #1 Review
... Type of relationship where Wolves hunt in a organism of the same pack. species or different species work together to improve their odds of survival. Type of relationship where Wolves compete organisms of the same for living space, species or different species food and mates. fight over a limited res ...
... Type of relationship where Wolves hunt in a organism of the same pack. species or different species work together to improve their odds of survival. Type of relationship where Wolves compete organisms of the same for living space, species or different species food and mates. fight over a limited res ...
Interactions among organisms
... Live on the surface of their hosts such as fleas, lice, mildews. 3.1.2 Endoparasites Live inside the bodies of their hosts such as tapeworms, malaria parasites. ...
... Live on the surface of their hosts such as fleas, lice, mildews. 3.1.2 Endoparasites Live inside the bodies of their hosts such as tapeworms, malaria parasites. ...