introduction to ecosystems part 1. ecology eco = house or where someone lives. eco = house or where...
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Ecology Ecology
Eco = house or where Eco = house or where someone lives. someone lives.
Logy = studyLogy = study Study of the Study of the
interaction between interaction between organisms and their organisms and their environmentenvironment
EcosystemEcosystem
Self sustaining Self sustaining collection of collection of organisms organisms
Includes all life forms Includes all life forms in a given area and in a given area and their environmenttheir environment
PopulationPopulation
A group of organisms of the same species A group of organisms of the same species that live together that live together ((Bufo americanus Bufo americanus tadpoles)tadpoles)
OrganismOrganism
A living creature (A living creature (Bufo americanusBufo americanus))Refers to a single individualRefers to a single individual
CommunityCommunity
Groups of PopulationsGroups of PopulationsDifferent species living togetherDifferent species living together
What is in your ecosystem?What is in your ecosystem?
Biotic FactorsBiotic FactorsAnything living or comes from a living thingAnything living or comes from a living thingEx: Animals, Plants, dead organisms, wasteEx: Animals, Plants, dead organisms, waste
Abiotic FactorsAbiotic FactorsAnything nonlivingAnything nonlivingEx: Rocks, Oxygen, Water, Sunlight, Ex: Rocks, Oxygen, Water, Sunlight,
Temperature, Rainfall, pHTemperature, Rainfall, pH
Healthy ecosystemsHealthy ecosystemsDiversityDiversity
Measure of the number of species living thereMeasure of the number of species living thereMore diverse = More Stable the environmentMore diverse = More Stable the environmentEvery animal has a specific role (Niche)Every animal has a specific role (Niche)