Ecological Pyramids
If algae has 10,000 Kcal units of energy, how much does the secondary consumer have?
100 Kcal
A fox eating a rabbit is and example of what type of relationship?
Predation
Lichens and moss break down rocks into...
Soil
The ultimate source of energy for a food chain/web is
The sun
What are the two nutrient cycles?
Carbon & Nitrogen Cycles
How much energy is transferred from each trophic level?
10%
Two made deer fighting over a female is an example of what type of relationship?
Competition
Species that are the first to colonize an environment are known as
Pioneer species
A consumer that has no natural enemies is called
Apex/Top predator
What organisms play a key role in recycling nutrients?
Decomposers
90% of energy is lost/given off as...
HEAT!
A mosquito feeding off the blood of other mammals is an example of what type of relationship?
Parasitism
The type of succession that occurs after a disturbance is known as...
Secondary Succession
Organisms that break down and help recycle nutrient are called
Decomposers
Organisms release Carbon Dioxide through what process?
Cellular Respiration
What is the 3rd consumer in an Energy Pyramid called?
Tertiary Consumer
A bird that lives near cattle and feeds on insects as the cattle walk through the grass is an example of what type of relationship?
Commensalism
Populations of plants or animals that remain stable and exist in balance with each other and their environment are known as
Climax Community
What travels through a food chain/food web?
ENERGY!
What nutrient cycle involves microorganisms in a symbiotic relationship with plants in the legume family?
Nitrogen Cycle
Every energy pyramid begins with what type of organism?
A Producer/Autotroph
Photosynthetic algae providing food for fungus and fungus providing a habitat for algae is an example of what type of relationship?
Mutualism
Primary succession begins in a place without any...
Soil
An organism that is not indigenous, or native, to a particular area is called
Invasive Species
What removes nitrates from water?
Plants & Water changes