Adaptations
How do physical and behavioral traits help animals survive?
allowing them to adapt to their environment, find food, avoid predators, and reproduce successfully
How many cells make up a single-celled organism?
one cell
What are fungi?
Fungi are a group of living things including mold, mushrooms, and yeast
How is decomposition similar to recycling?
Decomposition releases the chemicals that are critical for life
True or False: if one part in a food web dies off everything else will die off to.
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How does the variation among individuals affect their survival?
increases their chances of survival
What is the key difference between a single-celled organism and a multi-celled organism?
a single-celled organism is made up of only one cell, while a multi-celled organism is composed of multiple cells that work together to perform different functions
What role do fungi play in their ecosystems?
decomposers, breaking down dead organic matter from plants and animals, recycling nutrients back into the soil, and thus contributing to the nutrient cycle
What are some examples of common soil decomposers (names the top three)?
Bacteria, fungi, and earthworms
What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain shows a simple, linear sequence of organisms and the flow of energy and nutrients between them in an ecosystem, while a food web is a more complex network that illustrates the interconnectedness of multiple food chains and represents all the feeding relationships in a community
How do the structures and functions of living things allow them to meet their needs?
enable them to acquire the necessary resources like food, water, and shelter
How does a single cell manage to perform all the necessary life functions in a single-celled organism?
by having specialized internal structures called organelles
how do mushrooms reproduce?
mushrooms produce spores
Why are decomposers so important to an ecosystem?
they recycle nutrients by breaking down dead organisms and waste, making those essential elements available for other organisms, especially plants, to use.
How does studying cycles help us to understand natural processes?
allows us to understand how elements and energy move through an ecosystem, revealing the interconnectedness of different components and providing insight into how natural processes function, adapt, and maintain balance over time
Why adapt?
It's the key to personal growth, problem-solving, and even happiness
Can a single-celled organism grow significantly in size? Why or why not?
a single-celled organism cannot grow significantly large due to the limitations imposed by its surface area to volume ratio
Where do fungi grow?
everywhere or filaments wrapping around plant roots, or threading around and through living plant cells
What is a producer's role in a ecosystem?
create their own food (through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis) and form the base of the food chain, providing energy and nutrients for all other organisms
How is energy transformed and transferred as it flows through the food chain?
from sunlight to chemical energy (through photosynthesis in plants) and then transferred as organisms consume each other
How does an animal's different body structures relate to its ability to adapt to its environment?
providing features that allow it to access food, protect itself from predators, regulate temperature, and navigate its habitat effectively
What challenges might a single-celled organism face in a changing environment?
fluctuations in temperature, nutrient availability, pH levels, osmotic pressure, and the presence of toxins or predators
What's the most expensive mushroom in the world?
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How is decomposition similar to recycling
recycle materials from the dead organisms and waste back into the ecosystem
How are animals and plants dependent on one another?
plants providing food and oxygen through photosynthesis, while animals facilitate pollination and seed dispersal, and contribute carbon dioxide to the atmosphere