Organization of Ecology
List 2 Biotic factors
living examples
Term describing the study of life
ecology.
Give one example of an autotroph and one example of a heterotroph.
Autotroph: Plants
Heterotroph: Animals, insects, bacteria, fungi
Give an example of a behavioral adaptation
how an animal acts... many possible answers
Why do we study ecology?
Provides new knowledge between people and nature.
All of the same species that live in an area
population
An organism that can produce its own food
An organism that can produce its own food autotroph
Draw a food chain
Grass
Rabbit eats grass
Raccoon eats rabbit
Wolf eats raccoon
Grass --> Rabbit --> Raccoon --> Wolf
Give an example of a physical adaptation
answers may vary
What are the types of ecology?
Organisms, communities, population and ecosystem.
List 4 factors that would belong to a community
Only living factors
The role, or way of life of a species within its environment.
niche.
Bush --> Deer --> Fox --> Coyote
What is the tertiary consumer
Coyote
give an example of a physiological adaptation
chemical change. answers will vary.
When did ecology become popular?
1960's
List 6 factors that would belong to an ecosystem
must list biotic and abiotic factors
Only one species benefits without harming or benefitting the other.
commensalism
bush --> deer --> Fox --> coyote
If the deer passes 13,000 kCal of energy to the fox, how many kCal will the coyote gain from the fox?
1300
Herds of zebra travel in large groups. Their stripes make them blend in together and difficult for predators to pick one out of the group. What 2 types of adaptations are represented here.
Behavioral: Herds
Physical: Stripes
What is the difference between ecology and ecosystem?
Ecology is the study between living organisms and their environment, ecosystem is the place where interactions between non-living and living things occur.
Coyotes are opportunistic predators that are found throughout most of North America. They typically feed on small mammals, insects, and fruits and vegetables. They are known for their dietary adaptability. The best description of their role in the food web would be:
Omnivore
Cover large areas and are characterized by their climate and the types of plants and animals that are found there.
biome
Bush --> Deer --> Fox --> Coyote
Place this food chain in an energy pyramid. Label the consumers and producer.
Draw on board
A camelion's ability to change color is especially important to their survival. What type of adaptation would this be?
physiological
What is the main branch in ecology?
Terrestrial Ecology.