Succession and Invasive Species
This type of succession occurs in an environment where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.
What is primary succession?
This approach involves using natural resources wisely and sustainably.
What is conserving?
This process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is essential for life on Earth.
What is photosynthesis?
Organisms made up of a single cell that perform all life functions are known as this.
What is unicellular?
This organ system is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes.
What is the circulatory system?
This type of succession happens after a disturbance where soil and some organisms still remain, like after a forest fire.
What is secondary succession?
One way to reduce waste is by doing this with materials like paper and food scraps.
What is recycling and composting?
This organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell.
What is the mitochondria?
This type of organism is composed of multiple cells that work together, allowing for specialization of functions.
What is multicellular?
This system facilitates gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
What is the respiratory system?
Recovery from this type of succession is faster because the soil is already present.
What is secondary succession?
Indigenous farming techniques that promote biodiversity are an example of traditional knowledge used in this field.
What is agriculture?
The basic unit of life that makes up all living organisms is called this.
What is a cell?
This kingdom of eukaryotic organisms absorbs nutrients through decomposition and includes mushrooms and molds.
What are fungi?
The process by which unspecialized cells develop into specialized cells with distinct functions is known as this.
What is cell differentiation?
Non-native organisms that can cause harm to the ecosystem, economy, or human health are known as this.
What are invasive species?
This term refers to the destruction or alteration of natural environments, making them unable to support species.
What is habitat loss?
The zebra mussel and the Burmese python are examples of these harmful species.
What are invasive species?
These unicellular organisms lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, and can be found in various environments.
What are bacteria?
This process involves cells developing different structures and functions to perform specific tasks, such as muscle cells contracting and nerve cells transmitting signals.
What is cell specialization?
This is a major reason why invasive species are detrimental to ecosystems.
What is outcompeting native species for resources?
Actively repairing damaged ecosystems to return them to their original state is known as this.
What is restoring?
This term refers to protecting ecosystems from any form of disturbance to maintain their natural state.
What is preserving?
Animals with a backbone, including mammals and birds, are referred to as this.
What are vertebrates?
This term describes the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body, which can lead to tumors and cancer.
What is cancer?