Ecology — definition?
Study of organism-environment relationships.
Photosynthesis — role?
Converts sunlight into chemical energy.
Niches — function?
Describe organism roles and resource use.
Ecological Interactions — types?
Mutualism, commensalism, competition, predation.
Nutrient Flow — mechanism?
Cycling of chemicals between biotic and abiotic.
Biosphere — location?
Earth's surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.
Biomes — examples?
Forests, grasslands, wetlands, aquatic habitats.
Ecosystems — components?
Biotic and abiotic elements interacting.
Freshwater Biomes — examples?
Lakes, rivers, ponds.
Marine Biomes — salt?
High salt concentration, oceans, estuaries.
Tropical Forests — climate?
Warm, wet, high biodiversity.
Temperate Forests — seasons?
Distinct seasons, deciduous and coniferous.
Taiga — location?
Northern, cold, conifer-dominated forests.
Wetland Biomes — features?
Poorly drained soils, marshes, swamps.
Primary succession — start?
On bare rock, no soil present.
Secondary succession — occurs?
After disturbance, soil remains intact.
Answer 8 questions on Ecology and Ecosystem Fundamentals.
1. How can understanding nutrient flow principles be practically applied in ecosystem management to promote sustainability?
2. Who formulated the concept of the hierarchical levels of ecology?
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