Ecology — definition?
Study of interactions between organisms and environment.
Community — composed of?
All interacting populations in an environment.
Population — same?
Group of same species in a specific area.
Ecosystem components?
Living organisms and abiotic environment.
Major land biomes?
Tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, rain forest, grassland.
Biomes — characterized by?
Climate, soil, and dominant vegetation.
Pioneer organisms — role?
First colonizers in ecological succession.
Symbiosis types?
Mutualism benefits both; parasitism benefits one, harms other.
Producers — function?
Create food from inorganic substances.
Ocean zones?
Photic zone supports photosynthesis; aphotic zone lacks sunlight.
Answer 5 questions on Ecology and Biomes Fundamentals.
1. How does the field of ecology primarily differ from general environmental science?
2. What is the term that describes all interacting populations living in a specific environment?
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