Data Nugget Terms Flashcards

Study Notes

Ecological Terms

Boldness: Refers to an individual's propensity to take risks, impacting behavior in various contexts.
Open Water Habitat: An aquatic ecosystem area characterized by the absence of rooted plants reaching the water's surface, critical for various marine species.
Cover Habitat: Specifically denotes the edge of a pond, serving as a protective area for wildlife.

Statistical Terms

Tradeoff: A concept involving the exchange where gaining one benefit requires sacrificing another, essential in decision-making processes.
Standard Deviation: A statistical measure that quantifies how much individual scores deviate from the mean, indicating the variability within a data set.
Standard Error: Relates to the standard deviation but focuses on the accuracy of the sampling distribution, reflecting how well a sample estimates the population.

Biological Relationships

Mutualism: A symbiotic relationship between two species where both parties benefit, influencing ecosystem dynamics and species interactions.
Coral Bleaching: A critical environmental phenomenon where algae living within coral structures die, leading to the whitening of corals and impacting marine biodiversity.

Marine Geography

Inshore: Describes marine environments that are located at sea but in proximity to the shore, often rich in diverse ecosystems.
Outshore: Refers to areas that are situated further from the shore, playing a role in different ecological and oceanographic processes.

Description

Test your understanding of key terms related to aquatic ecosystems with these flashcards. Each card presents a word and its definition, helping you grasp concepts like boldness, tradeoffs, and aquatic habitats. Perfect for biology students looking to deepen their knowledge!