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What is the term used to describe a species' way of life in a community?
What is the term used to describe a species' way of life in a community?
- Ecological habitat
- Ecological niche (correct)
- Species role
- Environmental adaptation
What is the main difference between a generalist species and a specialist species?
What is the main difference between a generalist species and a specialist species?
- Generalist species have broad niches, while specialist species have narrow niches (correct)
- Generalist species are carnivores, while specialist species are herbivores
- Generalist species are larger, while specialist species are smaller
- Generalist species have narrow niches, while specialist species have broad niches
What is the term used to describe the place where a species lives?
What is the term used to describe the place where a species lives?
- Environmental adaptation
- Species role
- Ecological niche
- Ecological habitat (correct)
What is the role of a species that can live in many different places and eat a variety of foods?
What is the role of a species that can live in many different places and eat a variety of foods?
What is the consequence of specialist species having narrow niches?
What is the consequence of specialist species having narrow niches?
What is the term used to describe the roles that a species plays in an ecosystem?
What is the term used to describe the roles that a species plays in an ecosystem?
What are the two components of species diversity in a community?
What are the two components of species diversity in a community?
What is a characteristic of a biologically diverse community like a tropical rain forest or a coral reef?
What is a characteristic of a biologically diverse community like a tropical rain forest or a coral reef?
What is the result of high species richness in an ecosystem?
What is the result of high species richness in an ecosystem?
What is the relationship between species diversity and ecosystem stability?
What is the relationship between species diversity and ecosystem stability?
What is the main difference between species richness and species evenness?
What is the main difference between species richness and species evenness?
Why is it important to study species diversity in community ecology?
Why is it important to study species diversity in community ecology?
What is the primary factor that determines the abundance of organisms at each trophic level in bottom-up control?
What is the primary factor that determines the abundance of organisms at each trophic level in bottom-up control?
What type of species exert a disproportionate influence on community structure despite being less abundant?
What type of species exert a disproportionate influence on community structure despite being less abundant?
What is the term for the large or abundant members of a community that provide food or habitat?
What is the term for the large or abundant members of a community that provide food or habitat?
What is the term for a chain of organisms that are linked by predator-prey relationships?
What is the term for a chain of organisms that are linked by predator-prey relationships?
What is the term for a complex network of food chains?
What is the term for a complex network of food chains?
What is the term for species that influence community structure through their effects on the physical environment?
What is the term for species that influence community structure through their effects on the physical environment?
