define population
The number of individuals of one species that inhabit a specific location
describe primary consumers
autotrophic
binomial system of nomenclature (what two names are used)
genus and species
what is a biotic factor
predators, plants, bacteria etc
primary succession
creating a ecosystem from scratch (example forming simple soils that grass can grow)
secondary succession
building ecosystem after natural disaster (presence of soil)
what is trophic levels?
starts off as producer, then primary to secondary to teritary consumers.
types of adaptations?
behavioral, structural and physiological
symbiotic relationships?
mutualism, commensalism and parasitism
levels of ecosystems
species, population, community and ecosystem
gametic prezygotic isolation
gametes are incompatible with eachother
temporal
species mate at different times
ecological
two organisms are prevented from mating due to different habitats
behaioural
species have different breeding behaiviours
mechanical
species have different features that prohibit cross mating
define species
organisms that can interbreed to reproduce fertile offspring
community
group of populations living and interacting in one area
ecosystem
a community and its abiotic environment
types of biodiversity
molecular (genetic), population (species), ecosystem
scientists have found ways to convert co2 into fuel state the she concept
explain how human activity can lead to eutrophication
increased nitrogen in environment from the over use of nitrogen rich fertilizers, nitrogen collects in water ways allow producers to grow rapidly
what is jothika
freak
carbon cycle
photosynthesis, combustion, respiration, decomposition
how a diverse ecosystem can arise from the environment left behind
explain primary succession
pioneer species such as lichen and moss inhabits rocks forming simple soil that allows grass to grow. as soil develops and nutrients start to become available, intermediate species of shrubs and small trees begin to populate the area. after hundreds of year/great amount of time the community reaches a point where populations of plants and animals remain stable and balance exist between and the environment. this is known as a climax community