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Who is credited with using the term 'ecology' for the first time?
Who is credited with using the term 'ecology' for the first time?
Which aquatic environment is known for having the highest biodiversity and productivity?
Which aquatic environment is known for having the highest biodiversity and productivity?
What is the expected proportion of a population that is homozygous for the dominant allele (B) if the allele frequencies are B = 0.8 and b = 0.2?
What is the expected proportion of a population that is homozygous for the dominant allele (B) if the allele frequencies are B = 0.8 and b = 0.2?
In terms of heat exchange, which process is least significant for plants?
In terms of heat exchange, which process is least significant for plants?
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Which of these is NOT a requirement for a population to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Which of these is NOT a requirement for a population to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
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What is the common term for a bird like the common poorwill that hibernates in winter?
What is the common term for a bird like the common poorwill that hibernates in winter?
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What percentage of the Earth's water in reservoirs is estimated to be in the form of glaciers and ice caps?
What percentage of the Earth's water in reservoirs is estimated to be in the form of glaciers and ice caps?
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In the context of osmotic regulation, how would you classify a fish that has lower ionic concentrations in its body fluids compared to the surrounding ocean?
In the context of osmotic regulation, how would you classify a fish that has lower ionic concentrations in its body fluids compared to the surrounding ocean?
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Which photosynthesis pathway is more suited for hot and arid environments?
Which photosynthesis pathway is more suited for hot and arid environments?
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What does the principle of allocation suggest about energy use in organisms?
What does the principle of allocation suggest about energy use in organisms?
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Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation for water balance in animals?
Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation for water balance in animals?
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In a Type II functional response, what characterizes the food intake rate as prey density increases?
In a Type II functional response, what characterizes the food intake rate as prey density increases?
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What does ecological stoichiometry primarily focus on?
What does ecological stoichiometry primarily focus on?
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Study Notes
Ecology and Terminology
- 'Ecology' was first coined by Ernst Haeckel, reflecting the study of relationships between organisms and their environment.
- A population consists of individuals of the same species that occupy a specific area and interbreed.
Aquatic Environments
- Coral reefs represent highly productive and biodiverse aquatic ecosystems.
- Kelp forests are also known for their high productivity and biodiversity.
- Oceans serve as the aquatic reservoir with the longest turnover time.
Genetics in Populations
- In a population at Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium with blue (B) as dominant and orange (b) as recessive alleles, the homozygous dominant proportion can be calculated as 0.64 when B = 0.8.
- Conditions for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium exclude small population size; a large population is needed to maintain genetic stability.
- Genetic drift is more pronounced in small populations.
Temperature Regulation
- Organisms can gain or lose heat through conduction, convection, and radiation.
- Homeothermic animals primarily manage heat through metabolism, convection, conduction, radiation, and evaporation, with metabolism being less relevant for plants.
- The common poorwill is a heterotherm, regulating temperature through metabolism and hibernation.
Climate and Weather
- Climate is defined as the long-term average pattern of weather in a specific location.
- The Intertropical Convergence Zone is situated between two convection cells near the Equator.
Water and Ionic Balance in Animals
- A fish with lower ionic concentrations than the surrounding water is termed hypoosmotic.
- Adaptations for water balance in animals can be physiological (like kidneys), behavioral (seeking shade), or structural (thick skin, waxy cuticles).
Photosynthesis Adaptations
- C4 and CAM photosynthesis pathways are particularly suited for hot and arid environments compared to the C3 pathway.
Ecological Stoichiometry
- An example of ecological stoichiometry includes balancing chemical elements such as nitrogen and phosphorus during herbivory.
Principle of Allocation
- The principle of allocation implies that organisms must prioritize energy usage for growth, reproduction, or defense based on resource availability. For instance, plants may focus on root growth in nutrient-deficient soils.
Functional Responses of Animal Food Intake
- Type I response shows a linear increase in food intake with prey density until saturation, with minimal handling time.
- Type II response has a high intake rate at low prey densities, which plateaus at higher densities due to increased handling time.
- Type III response starts with low intake at low prey densities, increases rapidly at intermediate densities, and then levels off at high densities, often due to learning or predator difficulty.
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Test your knowledge on ecology, populations, and the interrelationship between organisms and their environment. Explore concepts like aquatic ecosystems, genetics, and temperature regulation in this comprehensive quiz. Perfect for students studying ecology and genetics.
