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What does physiological ecology study?
What does physiological ecology study?
- The molecular basis of inheritance
- Predator-prey dynamics
- Interactions between organisms and their environment (correct)
- Stabilizing population growth
What does the pyramid of numbers represent in an ecosystem?
What does the pyramid of numbers represent in an ecosystem?
- Stabilizing population growth
- Molecular basis of inheritance
- Predator-prey dynamics
- Number of individuals at each trophic level (correct)
What does population dynamics study?
What does population dynamics study?
- How populations change over time and space (correct)
- Sustainable use of resources
- Temperature as a key factor
- Molecular basis of inheritance
What does ecology study in an ecosystem?
What does ecology study in an ecosystem?
What does temperature primarily affect in organisms?
What does temperature primarily affect in organisms?
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Physiological Ecology
Physiological Ecology
Interactions between organisms and their environment.
Pyramid of Numbers
Pyramid of Numbers
Number of individuals at each feeding level.
Population Dynamics
Population Dynamics
How populations change in size and distribution over time.
Ecology's Focus
Ecology's Focus
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Temperature's Effect
Temperature's Effect
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Study Notes
Physiological Ecology
- Studies how physiological processes of organisms respond to environmental factors, and how these responses influence interactions between organisms and their environment.
Ecosystem Structure
- The pyramid of numbers represents the number of individuals at each trophic level in an ecosystem, with the base representing producers and the top representing apex predators.
Population Dynamics
- Examines the changes in population size and structure over time, including factors that influence birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
Ecology
- Studies the interactions between organisms and their environment, including the physical environment and other organisms, to understand the distribution, abundance, and diversity of species in ecosystems.
Temperature Effects
- Primarily affects the metabolic rate of organisms, influencing their energy expenditure, growth rates, and reproductive success.
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