Biodiversity
What are the 3 types of biodiversity?
Ecosystem, Species, Genetic
What is an adaptation?
Any trait that aids an organism in survival
What is the range of ecological tolerance?
The range at which a species can survive something.
What are the two types of ecological succession?
Primary and Secondary
What are the 2 factors of Island biodiversity?
Size of the island and distance from mainland
What is the bottleneck effect?
Which one is an adaptation to help animals get energy:
Whiter fur to blend in, sharp teeth, camouflage, caring for young
sharp teeth
3 zones
What is the first species found in ecological succession called?
Pioneer species
Is central park in New York City a type of island?
Yes
What is ecosystem resilience?
the ability of an ecosystem to bounce back.
What determines if a trait is an adaptation?
The environment
True or False: A individual can have a larger range of ecological tolerance then the population?
True
What is the last species in ecological succession called?
Climax species
More space, more resources
What do organisms need to survive a rapidly changing environment?
High Genetic Diversity
What is a selective force?
The environmental condition that kills organisms that don't have the adaptation
If an organism can only survive in temperatures of under 32 degrees Celsius. What zone would it be in if the temperature was at 33 degrees Celsius.
Physiological Stress
If a forest begins with bare rock, which level of succession is it?
Primary
Why are closer islands better?
Easier to get to by different species
What is species richness?
The amount of different species in a given area.
What is fitness?
The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce.
What are the 3 zones of ecological tolerance?
Optimal, Physiological stress, intolerance
What are the 3 time frames of Natural Disturbances?
Periodic, episodic, and random
Which island has the 3rd highest diversity, but the second highest rate of extinction?
Large and close, large and far, small and close, small and far