Levels of Biodiversity
What is the definition of biodiversity?
the number and variety of life in a given ecosystem or habitat?
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
These types of organisms tend to live in environments where the climate is predictable and adapt unique characteristics to survive in one particular niche.
What are specialists?
In general there is less of this the further away you move from the equator
biodiversity
a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit
mutualism
a group of organisms that are similar and can reproduce
species
This type of organism might occupy a broad niche.
What is a generalist?
the role or characteristic activity that is undertaken by an organisms in an ecosystem
niche
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 the most common type of line in land and water?
insects
Give the definition of abiotic and give an example
non-living things
ex=air, sunlight, rocks, water, etc..
the clownfish and the anemone have what type of relationship
commensalism
A community shows the interactions of abiotic AND biotic factors.
True or False
False
Does a rainforest have high or low biodiversity?
High