SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP
A special type of algae, called zooxanthellae, lives within many types of coral. The algae conducts photosynthesis, thereby providing the coral with food.The coral provides a safe place for the algae to live.
MUTUALISM
THE LARGEST POPULATION AN AREA CAN SUPPORT WITH ITS RESOURCES IS CALLED
CARRYING CAPACITY
grabbing the handle of a hot pan, walking barefoot on concrete during the summer, ironing clothes is an example of
CONDUCTION
An animal that hunts other animals for food
PREDATOR
Invasive species can reduce this by pushing native species out of an ecosystem.
BIODIVERSITY
Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungus that attacks elm trees, growing and feeding on the tree. Unfortunately, the elm tree is often severely affected by the disease.
PARASITISM
ORGANISMS REQUIRE THESE TWO THINGS TO SURVIVE
FOOD AND WATER
thermal energy is transferred from hot places (areas of high thermal energy) to cold places (areas of low thermal energy)is called
CONVECTION
An organism that makes its own food, usually a plant.
PRODUCER
Invasive species often become successful because they usually lack this in their new environment
NATURAL PREDATORS
Orchids are a unique type of plant that grows on tree branches. The orchids receive light more easily by growing on the tree, and their roots also get water from the tree. The tree is not affected by the orchids
COMMENSALISM
AN ENVIROMENTAL FACTOR THAT CAUSES THE POPULATION TO DECREASE
LIMITING FACTOR
The movement of particles of matter is
THERMAL/HEAT ENERGY
A community of living and non-living things m an environment
ECOSYSTEM
This invasive species has caused major damage to waterways in the United States by clogging pipes and outcompeting native mussels
ZEBRA MUSSELS
Clownfish have a very close association with sea anemones. The clownfish live within the sea anemones venomous tentacles. This symbiotic relationship provides the clownfish protection from predators while the clownfish help to attract prey for the sea anemone, as well as helping to keep it clean.
MUTUALISM
NAME THE FOUR LIMITING FACTORS
FOOD, WATER, SPACE/SHELTER AND WEATHER
The most commonly used example of this type of heat transfer is boiling water
CONVECTION
A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area
POPULATION
This group of organisms often spreads aggressively because it grows and reproduces very quickly.
INVASIVE SPECIES
Tapeworms live in the intestines of mammals and absorb nutrients from the food the mammals eat. Because of the tapeworms, the mammals often do not get enough nutrients.
PARASITISM
the reason why a deer population cannot grow indefinitely is because of
CARRYING CAPACITY
Radio waves, x-rays, and visible light are all forms of
RADIATION
NAME THE TWO TYPES OF ECOSYSTEMS
TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC
If an invasive species fills the same niche as a native species, the native species may experience this.
POPULATION DECLINE