12 Questions
What is competition in the context of ecology?
The direct or indirect interaction of organisms that leads to a change in fitness when sharing the same resource
What resources do animals compete for?
Food, water, and space to live
Why is competition important in an ecosystem?
To maintain population numbers and pass on advantageous traits
What is a biological invasion?
The introduction, establishment, and spread of species outside their native range
What can happen to local species when invasive species are introduced?
They may be outcompeted and potentially face extinction
What do plants compete for?
Light, water, minerals, and root space
What is a major environmental and economic challenge, alongside habitat destruction?
Biological invasions
What is the ecological process by which energy is transferred from one living animal to another?
Predation
What is the effect of predation on lower species in the food chain?
Trophic cascades
What is the state of the atmosphere, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloud cover?
Weather
What can be a consequence of changing weather patterns on ecosystems?
Disruption of ecosystem processes
What can be a consequence of changing weather patterns on habitats?
Population decline
Test your knowledge of competition in ecosystems, including why it occurs and what organisms compete for. Learn about the importance of competition and how it affects the fitness of organisms.
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