Levels of Biodiversity
What is the definition of biodiversity?
the number and variety of life in a given ecosystem or habitat?
name 2 types of adaptations
structural and behavioural
Define symbiosis
the relationship between two different species (interdependence)
A certain environment in which living things interact with other living things and non living things
ecosystem
Name 2 recreational activities that rely on biodiversity?
hiking, bird watching, zoos and aquaria, nature centers, etc.
Name 3 shared characteristics of all living organisms
living organisms are all made of cells, need energy, grow and develop, reproduce, have adaptations
Give an example of a structural adaptation
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a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit
mutualism
a group of organisms that are similar and can reproduce
species
Name 3 threats to biodiversity.
altered habitats, habitat fragmentation, pollution, climate change, invasive species, natural disasters, logging, hunting, industrialization
the role or characteristic activity that is undertaken by an organisms in an ecosystem
niche
an inherited characteristic behaviour that helps an organism survive in its environment
behavioural adaptation
a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed
parasitism
a population of different species living in the same area
population
What is a generalist?
an organism with generalized requirements and adaptations that allow it to survive in variable conditions, variety of food sources, broad niche
Give the definition of abiotic and give an example
non-living things
ex=air, sunlight, rocks, water, etc..
what is speciation
the evolution of different species from a single ancestor
the clownfish and the anemone have what type of relationship
commensalism
Many plant species on the prairies are used for what purpose for the Métis?
medicine
a highly specialized role or characteristic activity undertaken by an organism in an ecosystem
narrow niche?
What is the order of Classification of Organisms ?
kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
name 2 variations thats occur in humans
height, hand size, foot size, ....
Give an example of a symbiotic relationship from the characters in the Hobbit
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How do species limit interspecies competition within an ecosystem
resource partitioning
The Galapagos Islands are an example of?
structural adaptations, behavioural adaptations, niches, evolution, natural selection, habitat