Questions and Answers
What is UNIT 1?
What does community ecology study?
Interactions between species
What is symbiosis?
Two species living in a close and long-term association
What is the biosphere?
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What is competition in ecological terms?
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What does the competitive exclusion principle state?
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Study Notes
Unit 1
- Fundamental concepts in ecology and environmental science discussed.
Community Ecology
- Focuses on interactions among species in a specific area.
- Investigates competition, predation, and mutualism among species.
Symbiosis
- Refers to the long-term interactions between different species.
- Types of symbiotic relationships include mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
Biosphere
- Encompasses all regions of Earth that support life, including land, water, and atmosphere.
- Vital for understanding global ecosystems and biodiversity.
Competition
- Occurs when individuals or species vie for the same limited resources, such as food, water, or habitat.
- Can influence population dynamics and species distribution.
Competitive Exclusion Principle
- Asserts that two species competing for identical resources cannot coexist indefinitely.
- Often leads to one species outcompeting the other, a key principle in ecology.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of ecology and environmental science in this quiz. Dive into topics like community ecology, symbiosis, and the competitive exclusion principle. Understand how interactions among species shape ecosystems and biodiversity.
