Random
The term for trees that lose leaves in the winter.
Deciduous
Term for a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its natural environment relative to its abundance; it holds an ecosystem together
Keystone
Three types of biodiversity are ecosystem, genetic, and _________
Species
This is the source of energy in the ecosystem?
Solar radiation
a collection of ecosystems sharing similar climatic conditions.
Biome
Temprature and pH are examples of this type of factor.
abiotic
The maximum number of species that can be sustainably supported by a given environment.
Carrying capacity
This calculated index uses the number of individuals and the number of species types to give a value of biodiversity
Simpson's reciprocal index
This trophic level has the most energy in a food web.
producers
Term for The gradual change in species populations along a gradient of abiotic factors
zonation
This is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit.
Mutualism
A relationship between two species where one is benefited and the other is harmed.
Parasitism
One of the biggest threats to biodiversity are these types of species, which have been brought to an area that they are not endemic to
Invasive
This trophic level consists of carnivores that eat herbivores.
secondary consumers
This are the main factors that governs the distribution of biomes
Temperature and precipitation
This type of population growth is characterized by an S-shaped graph that reaches a carrying capacity.
Logistic growth
a species chosen to raise support for biodiversity conservation in a given place or social context
Flagship
This biome generally has the highest biodiversit
Tropical forest
What % of energy is transferred from one trophic level to another?
10%
Which type of succession begins with just rock and soil?
primary
Fires and other natural disasters are this type of limiting factor.
Density independent
a technique used to estimate the distribution and abundance of organisms in an area by randomly placing squares in the area being studied.
quadrat sampling
What is the organization that produces the red list of threatened and endangered species.
IUCN
The term for the gradual build-up of toxins in an individual over time.
bioaccumulation
This biome would be characterized by low biodiversity, hot temperatures, and usually found in tropical to temperate zones.
Desert