Ecological Niches and Respiration Modes

True (A)

False (B)

<p>They synthesize their own organic molecules from simple inorganic substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heterotrophs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemosynthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consumers ingest organic molecules from living or recently killed organisms, while detritivores ingest organic molecules from the non-living remnants of organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They decompose dead organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can use both autotrophic and heterotrophic methods of nutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They use light energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of using chemicals to create energy for the production of organic molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Craniodental morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized mouthparts, such as stylets for piercing sugar sap or mandibles for cutting leaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have a multi-compartment stomach and specialized bacteria to break down cellulose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong bones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Haemotoxic (affecting the circulatory system) and neurotoxic (affecting the nervous system).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scavenger predators (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of a species within its habitat, including its interactions with both biotic and abiotic factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fundamental niche is the full range of conditions a species could occupy based on its adaptations, while the realized niche is the actual range it occupies due to biotic interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The elimination of a competing species from its niche due to one species outcompeting the other for resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A niche can only be occupied by one species; competition leads to one out-competing the other.

Organisms that obtain organic molecules from other organisms, acting as consumers.

Organisms that synthesize their own organic molecules from simple substances like CO2.

Single-celled organisms that can only survive in oxygen-free environments.

Organisms that primarily respire aerobically but can switch to anaerobic respiration if needed.

Organisms that must have oxygen to survive.

Organisms that use both autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition depending on availability.

Consumers that ingest non-living organic matter like detritus.

Decomposers that absorb nutrients by secreting digestive enzymes on non-living organic matter.

The various ways organisms obtain energy and nutrients.

Features like venoms and scent camouflage used by predators for hunting.

Different hunting strategies such as ambush, pack, or pursuit.

Strategies like spines and toxins to deter plant-eaters.

The role of a species within its habitat, including biotic and abiotic interactions.

The full potential conditions and resources a species can use without competition.

The actual conditions and resources a species uses due to competition and biotic interactions.

Features like specialized mouthparts and digestive systems in plant-eating animals.

Single-celled organisms that may be phototrophic, chemotrophic, or heterotrophic.

Study focus on skulls, jaws, and teeth for dietary understanding.