26 Questions
Which term is used to describe the home of a living organism?
Oikos
What is the study of interactions influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms called?
Ecology
What is the aim of the course discussed in the given text?
Understanding patterns and processes in nature
Which method is associated with community ecology?
Ordinations techniques
What is the study of the diversity and interaction of species within a community called?
Community ecology
Which individual is associated with the concept of ecology?
Ernst Haeckel
What is the biological concept of a species?
A group of individuals that change genetic information and is able to have fertile offspring
What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?
Community + abiotic factors
What is the primary focus of the first part of the 'ecological topic' mentioned?
Introduction, sampling techniques, area, time, design
What does the term 'succession' refer to in the context of ecosystems?
Development of ecosystems in time from initial stage to climax
What is the main focus of the project's second part to be uploaded on Moodle?
Results and their discussion
What is the focus of the study by Jaishankar et al. (2014)?
Association of urban pollution with health-related traits in great tit birds
What does the term 'climax' refer to in the context of ecosystems?
Final stage of ecosystem development
What is the approximate number of insect species in central Europe according to the text?
Over 40,000 species
Which taxonomic groups were identified as underestimated in the text?
Acarina and Nematoda
What is the main focus of 'sampling design I' mentioned in the text?
Diversity of arthropods and different life strategies
What is the primary difference between direct and indirect methods in community ecology?
Observing specimens vs. observing excrements
What is the purpose of preliminary sampling in community ecology according to the text?
To determine when to sample and the collecting method cost
Which group of invertebrates does the text specify as being restricted for the described methods?
Terrestrial arthropods
What type of estimates are based on sampling a unit of habitat area?
Absolute estimates
Which method involves the active presence of a collector in the field and is time-consuming?
Sweeping
What limits the use of aerial nets and sweep nets for sampling from air and vegetation?
Wet weather
Which method involves short, abrupt shakes or beats to collect samples from foliage or dead branches?
Beating tray
Which trapping method is efficient for hymenopterans and flies?
Malaise trap
What is the primary purpose of the wire mesh in baited pitfall traps?
To prevent flooding
What is the limitation of the suction trap method?
Sensitive to specimen size
Learn about the aim of the course, basic terms, and course conditions in the field of ecology and ecological methods. Explore topics such as experimental studies, experimental design, Bayesian techniques, and community ecology.
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