5 Questions
What does a community consist of?
All populations of different species living together in a particular area
What does a guild refer to in community ecology?
A collection of species that use similar resources or have similar roles in a community
What is the main difference between individualistic and superorganism views of a community?
All species share similar requirements in individualistic view, while in superorganism view, species are tightly bound together
What is the term for the subset of species that acquire energy in a similar way and represent steps in a food chain?
Trophic level
What is the principle that states that two species competing for the same limiting resources cannot coexist in the same place?
Competitive exclusion principle (Gause’s Law)
Test your knowledge of community ecology with this quiz. Explore the interactions, structure, and development of communities, and dive into factors influencing biodiversity, species distribution, and abundance. Compare and contrast community, guild, and trophic levels to deepen your understanding of ecosystem dynamics.
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