Ecology Quiz: Biotic and Abiotic Factors
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Which of the following is NOT considered a biotic factor in ecology?

  • Food availability
  • Competition
  • Temperature (correct)
  • Predation

    • What is the correct term for organisms that cannot produce their own energy?

  • Primary producers
  • Heterotrophs (correct)
  • Detritivores
  • Autotrophs

    • Which relationship describes an interaction between two different species that benefits both parties?

  • Commensalism
  • Mutualism (correct)
  • Predation
  • Competition

    • What is the primary process through which inorganic materials are converted into organic matter?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient required by plants?

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

    In ecological terms, which level of organization refers to a group of interbreeding individuals of the same species?

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

    What ecological term describes the long-term changes in ecosystem structure and composition over time?

    <p>Ecological succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a local abiotic factor affecting an ecosystem?

    <p>Soil pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called that releases energy from organic compounds in living organisms?

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

    Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

    <p>They break down organic matter and recycle nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the extinction of about 75% of all species during the Cretaceous period?

    <p>Asteroid impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason that contributes to the tropics being considered a hotspot for species diversity?

    <p>Greater ecosystem productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which extinction event is known as the 'Great Dying' and resulted in the loss of up to 96% of all species?

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

    Which pressure is NOT listed as a driver of biodiversity loss?

    <p>Biodiversity increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation affects estimations of species diversity?

    <p>Bias towards northern hemisphere species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one criterion for a region to be classified as a biodiversity hotspot?

    <p>Containing at least 1,500 species of endemic vascular plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the formation of Pangaea affect marine life?

    <p>Reduced shallow coastal areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process assures that different species can coexist in tropical ecosystems?

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

    Which event occurred during the Late Devonian that significantly impacted species diversity?

    <p>Emergence of vascular plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant cause of the extinctions during the Ordovician period?

    <p>Continental plate shifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the high biodiversity found in tropical global biodiversity hotspots?

    <p>Stable climate and high primary productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of island is formed from volcanic activity?

    <p>Oceanic island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major consequence of habitat fragmentation on islands?

    <p>Creation of ‘habitat islands’</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of island biodiversity?

    <p>Impoverished biota and high endemism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the equilibrium theory of island biogeography propose?

    <p>The number of species on an island stabilizes between immigration and extinction rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant effect of geographical isolation on island species?

    <p>Higher speciation rates and endemism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon explains the decline of bird species diversity with distance from New Guinea?

    <p>Geographical isolation and dispersal limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a characteristic of artificial islands?

    <p>Created by human engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one outcome of the relaxation of predation on island ecosystems?

    <p>Inability to escape from capture and tameness in species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to island biogeography theory, which of the following factors influence species diversity on islands?

    <p>Island size, isolation, and age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of physical defenses in plants?

    <p>To make consumption difficult or unappealing to herbivores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of relationship can benefit plants by providing protection from herbivores?

    <p>Mutualistic relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do predators control herbivore populations?

    <p>By consuming them, thus preventing overgrazing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does seasonal availability of plants play in herbivore populations?

    <p>It limits food supply, preventing overconsumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a consequence of herbivore specialization?

    <p>Greater diversity of plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by trophic cascades in an ecosystem?

    <p>Predators indirectly benefiting plant populations by controlling herbivore numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily explains the distinct biomes found at similar latitudes?

    <p>Variations in precipitation and temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does altitude affect temperature?

    <p>Temperature decreases with increasing altitude, roughly 6.5°C per 1,000 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main outcome of bottom-up control in ecosystems?

    <p>Herbivore populations are limited by energy loss between trophic levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

    <p>Interactions between living and nonliving elements in an environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecological succession refer to?

    <p>The gradual process of change in plant community composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climatic factor is most critical to determining the distribution of life on Earth?

    <p>Latitude and altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Koppen Climatic Classification, what is primarily used for classification?

    <p>Vegetation maps and climatic patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily drives differences in evaporation rates in deserts compared to polar regions?

    <p>Higher temperatures and lower humidity in deserts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term MVP stand for in conservation biology?

    <p>Minimum Viable Population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pattern of population distribution is characterized by individuals being uniformly spaced through the environment?

    <p>Regular distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of survivorship curve represents species that produce many offspring but have a high juvenile mortality rate?

    <p>Type III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily limits species distribution in ecological studies?

    <p>Environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during exponential population growth?

    <p>The population grows rapidly in the presence of abundant resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of competition, what does the term 'exploitation' refer to?

    <p>Indirect competition for resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the concept of the 'realized niche'?

    <p>The actual conditions under biotic constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the interaction known as 'interspecific competition'?

    <p>Competition between different species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model describes a balance between birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration in populations?

    <p>Logistic model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In photosynthesis, which type of wavelength is absorbed by chlorophylls and contains more energy?

    <p>Short wavelengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Competitive Exclusion Principle state?

    <p>Two species that compete for the same resource cannot coexist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 'fundamental niche' in ecology?

    <p>Describes the potential living conditions of a species without competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is a key driver limiting populations in different ecosystems?

    <p>Availability of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily causes the temperature to decrease as altitude increases?

    <p>Thinner atmosphere leading to expanded air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does latitude impact precipitation distribution?

    <p>It influences global pressure systems and wind belts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biome is characterized by high biodiversity and annual rainfall exceeding 200 cm?

    <p>Tropical rainforest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation allows plants in the savanna to thrive during the dry season?

    <p>Deep roots for accessing moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common climatic feature of the chaparral biome?

    <p>Rainy winters and dry summers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor leads to the formation of deserts around 30° latitude?

    <p>Descending air of subtropical high-pressure zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does air rising over mountains contribute to precipitation?

    <p>It cools and loses its ability to hold moisture, leading to condensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What climatic condition leads to the formation of tropical dry forests?

    <p>Long dry seasons with brief rainy periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the moisture deficit in desert environments?

    <p>Low rainfall and high evaporation rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which biome are fires essential to maintaining the ecosystem?

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

    What behaviour is specifically linked to circannual rhythms in animals?

    <p>Migration and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sound is primarily used by marine mammals for echolocation?

    <p>Clicks and impulse sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives ATP production through chemiosmosis?

    <p>Proton gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon that leads to the cooling effect with increasing altitude?

    <p>Decrease in atmospheric pressure and air thinning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the structure of tropical forests?

    <p>Vertically layered with intense competition for light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes carbon fixation in the Calvin Cycle?

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

    What is the main purpose of imprinting in animal behaviour?

    <p>To develop a lifelong attachment to certain stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In associative learning, what kind of relationship do animals form?

    <p>Connections between specific features of their surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP are used in the regeneration phase of the Calvin Cycle?

    <p>9 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of plants are typically found in desert environments?

    <p>Succulents and deep-rooted shrubs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main product of glycolysis?

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

    Which factor primarily influences biome distribution?

    <p>Climatic patterns and averages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sound considered a significant means of communication in marine environments?

    <p>It travels faster in water than in air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecules does the Calvin Cycle directly produce?

    <p>G3P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the maternal environment have on offspring's anxiety behaviour in cross-fostering studies?

    <p>It can reduce anxiety if raised by nurturing mothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant disadvantage of self-pollination in plants?

    <p>Leads to inbreeding depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Bryophytes?

    <p>Their gametes are aquatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of innate behaviour?

    <p>Caring for offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cognitive map in the context of animal behaviour?

    <p>A representation of spatial relationships in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Lycophytes from Bryophytes?

    <p>Lycophytes have true roots and vascular tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism encourages cross-pollination in plants?

    <p>Self-incompatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of cellular respiration, which reactant is considered the final electron acceptor?

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

    How do higher frequency sounds affect marine mammals?

    <p>They can cause acoustic trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following adaptations is NOT associated with pollinators?

    <p>Ability to produce seeds asexually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of chlorophyll a in photosynthesis?

    <p>Absorb mainly blue-violet and red light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of human-induced noises on marine life?

    <p>They can lead to fatal outcomes for marine mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of gymnosperms is the only extant species?

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

    What role does the meristem play in plants?

    <p>Producing undifferentiated cells for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the biological species concept?

    <p>Species are reproductively isolated groups capable of interbreeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the reduction phase of the Calvin Cycle, what happens to 3-PGA molecules?

    <p>They are converted to G3P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light in deeper water environments?

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

    How do butterflies differ from bees concerning floral interactions?

    <p>They tend to feed on a wider variety of flowers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes photorespiration to occur?

    <p>High O2 and low CO2 concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

    <p>Water molecules are split into oxygen, protons, and electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of self-pollination?

    <p>Eliminates need for pollinators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the sporophyte stage in Bryophytes?

    <p>It produces spores through meiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following wavelengths is primarily absorbed by chlorophyll b?

    <p>Blue region (~450 nm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the electron transport system in cellular respiration?

    <p>To generate ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue with the biological species concept?

    <p>It fails to account for asexual reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do carotenoids play during photosynthesis?

    <p>They protect chlorophyll from photo-damage and absorb excess energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main product of the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?

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

    Which plant structure is responsible for the elongation and growth of roots?

    <p>Root apical meristem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is essential for the conversion of light energy into chemical energy?

    <p>Thylakoid membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hybrids represent in terms of reproduction?

    <p>Cross-breeds of genetically different varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the chloroplast does carbon fixation take place?

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

    What occurs during electron transport in photosynthesis?

    <p>Electrons move from Photosystem II to Photosystem I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule is produced as a byproduct of water splitting during photosynthesis?

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

    Which enzyme is crucial for the carbon fixation process?

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

    What type of light do carotenoids primarily absorb?

    <p>Blue and green light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the excited state of a molecule indicate?

    <p>The electron is at a higher energy level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a monocot's vascular bundle arrangement?

    <p>Vascular bundles scattered throughout the stem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes dicots?

    <p>Flower parts typically in multiples of four or five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the evolutionary benefit of annual plants?

    <p>They can adapt quickly to changing environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the flower is responsible for capturing pollen?

    <p>Carpel/Pistil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the fertilization process in angiosperms?

    <p>Double fertilization with one sperm fertilizing two cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference in flower structure between perfect and imperfect flowers?

    <p>Perfect flowers have both male and female parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of growth pattern do annuals exhibit?

    <p>They complete their life cycle in one year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of plant life cycles, what does biennial mean?

    <p>Germinates in one year and flowers in the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the perianth in a flower?

    <p>To protect the flower bud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of plant gametophytes?

    <p>Develop from microspores and megaspores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which evolutionary strategy do perennials utilize?

    <p>Building biomass for long-term survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During microspore development, what do microspores become?

    <p>Immature male gametophytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plants typically represent the gametophytic stage as more dominant?

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

    In terms of floral structure, which of the following is a distinguishing feature of dioecious plants?

    <p>Stamen and pistil are found on separate flowers on different plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of the morphological species concept?

    <p>It can be applied to extinct species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which isolating mechanism does NOT involve physical barriers to mating?

    <p>Hybrid inviability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of speciation occurs due to reproductive isolation in neighboring populations with modest gene exchange?

    <p>Parapatric speciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reproductive isolation arises when two species do not mate due to differences in their mating behaviors?

    <p>Behavioral isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait is common among all vertebrates?

    <p>Presence of vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are polyploid plants often reproductively isolated from their non-polyploid parents?

    <p>They can produce more chromosome sets than typical parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Chondrichthyes?

    <p>Ossified endoskeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major evolutionary adaptation seen in jawed vertebrates?

    <p>Development of specialized feeding mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of Tinbergen's questions addresses the evolutionary history of a behavior?

    <p>What is the behavior’s evolutionary history?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which reproductive mechanism do hybrids survive but cannot reproduce?

    <p>Hybrid infertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is primarily known to trigger animal migration?

    <p>Environmental stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a major reason for global declines in amphibian populations?

    <p>Habitat loss and climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What morphological trait is a shared characteristic of mammals?

    <p>Mammary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organism is considered an autopolyploid?

    <p>A plant with double chromosome sets from its own gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Ecology

    • Ecology is the study of the relationships between living things and their environment (Ernst Haeckel, 1869).
    • Biotic factors are living factors affecting organisms or shaping the environment. Examples include food availability, predation, competition, and disease.
    • Abiotic factors are nonliving factors affecting organisms. Examples include temperature, light intensity, water, soil pH, and humidity/wind.
    • Ecology encompasses life processes, explaining adaptations, distribution, and abundance of organisms, material and energy flow through communities, and ecosystem development (succession).
    • Scales of ecological study range from global (hundreds to thousands of km) to local (millimeters to meters).
    • Time scales include short-term (days to years), long-term (years to millennia), and geological (millions of years, for evolution).
    • Habitats include freshwater, marine, terrestrial, and desert environments.
    • Ecological topics include behavioral, community, population, and molecular ecology.
    • Ecology intersects with physiology, genetics, behavior, and evolution.
    • Approaches to ecological study include genetic fingerprinting, laboratory experiments, mathematical modeling, chemical analysis, behavioral assays, statistics, field observations and experiments, laboratory/greenhouse experiments.

    The Scientific Method

    • The scientific method, originating with Ibn al-Haytham, involves observation, hypothesis, prediction, testing, analysis, and conclusion.

    Classification

    • Organisms are classified using a hierarchical system (e.g., Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Genus, Species).

    Trophic Modes

    • Trophic modes describe an organism's role in a food web.

    Species Interactions

    • Competition occurs when individuals or species compete for limited resources.
    • Mutualism benefits both interacting species. Examples include pollination, dispersal, defense, and nutrient acquisition.

    Primary Production

    • Primary production converts inorganic matter to organic matter.
    • Photosynthesis is the primary mechanism.
    • Primary production limits the abundance and distribution of organisms in an ecosystem.
    • Factors limiting primary production include light, temperature, water, and nutrients.

    Plant Defenses

    • Plants have physical defenses (thorns, spines) and chemical defenses (toxins).
    • Mutualistic relationships can aid in defense.

    Predation and Parasitism

    • Predators control herbivore populations.
    • Parasites and diseases also impact herbivore populations.

    Resource Availability

    • Not all plants offer the same nutritional value.
    • Seasonal availability of plants is a limitation.

    Competition Between Herbivores

    • Herbivores compete for resources, maintaining plant diversity.

    Ecosystem Feedback Mechanisms

    • Trophic cascades occur, indirectly benefiting plants.
    • Ecological succession follows herbivory disturbances.

    Biotic and Abiotic Controls

    • Bottom-up control occurs through energy loss.
    • Top-down control occurs when predator populations regulate herbivores.

    Biomes

    • Biomes are major terrestrial communities with unique vegetation and animal life.
    • Ecotones are regions marking biome boundaries.
    • Biomes are influenced by solar radiation, land/water distribution, latitude, and elevation.

    Climate Classification

    • Koppen Climatic Classification categorized biomes based on vegetation patterns.

    Tropical Forests

    • Tropical forests (rainforests) have high rainfall, consistently high temperatures, and high biodiversity.
    • Tropical dry forests experience seasonal rainfall.

    Deserts

    • Deserts have low precipitation (<30 cm/yr).
    • Plants exhibit xerophytic adaptations (e.g., succulents).

    Savannas

    • Savannas have pronounced wet and dry seasons.
    • Fires are common and shape the vegetation.

    Chaparral

    • Chaparral exists in Mediterranean climates, with hot, dry summers and rainy winters.
    • Shrubs and trees dominate.

    Biodiversity

    • Biodiversity includes genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.
    • Mass extinctions have occurred throughout Earth's history. (e.g., Permian, Cretaceous)

    Continental Drift

    • Continental drift explains past and current positioning of landmasses on Earth.
    • Plate movement leads to major extinction events or opportunities for species.

    Biodiversity Loss

    • Human activities (habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, climate change) cause biodiversity loss.

    Hotspots

    • Biodiversity hotspots are regions with high levels of endemism and threat to habitats.
    • Tropical regions often serve as hotspots.
    • Criteria include endemism and habitat loss levels.

    Islands

    • Island biogeography studies species distribution in isolated environments.
    • Islands often have unique biodiversity.
    • Equilibrium theory of island biogeography balances immigration and extinction rates.

    Populations

    • Population distribution patterns include random, regular, and clumped.
    • Predator-prey relationships impact population size.
    • Survivorship curves (Type I, II, III) describe mortality rates.

    Population Dynamics

    • Population dynamics involves factors affecting population changes (growth, decline, maintenance).
    • Exponential growth occurs under abundant resources.
    • Logistic growth occurs when resources limit growth.

    Species Interactions

    • Niche partitioning allows multiple species to use the same resources.

    • Competition between species is driven by a shared resource, intraspecific (same species) vs interspecific (different species).

    • Active (interference) vs passive (exploitation) forms of competition.

    Photosynthesis

    • Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose).
    • Photosynthesis equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
    • Limiting factors include temperature, light intensity, and CO2 concentration.
    • Plants utilize different pigments to capture light energy of different wavelengths.

    Cellular Respiration

    • Cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release energy (ATP).
    • Respiration equation: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

    Plant Diversity

    • Plant diversity includes various groups (bryophytes, lycophytes, ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms)
    • Key adaptations relate to water transport and reproductive strategies.

    Plant Life Cycles

    • Annuals, biennials, and perennials have distinct life cycles and evolutionary strategies.

    Plant Reproduction

    • Flower structure is crucial. Perfect vs. imperfect, monoecious vs. dioecious flowers
    • Pollination is essential.

    Plant Adaptations

    • Adaptations to different environmental conditions vary based on the type and biome. Adaptation to moist/dry/water immersion.

    Animal Behaviour

    • Tinbergen's four questions provide a framework for understanding animal behavior.
    • Fixed action patterns are innate behaviors.
    • Types of learning include imprinting and associative learning.
    • Cognitive maps and problem-solving are also observed in animals.

    Marine Biology and Sound

    • Sound travels faster in water than in air.
    • Marine animals use sound for various purposes (navigation, feeding, communication).
    • Human noise can impact marine animals.

    Speciation

    • Speciation involves the development of new species. Common causes include allopatric, parapatric, and sympatric speciation.
    • Polyploidy can contribute to sympatric speciation in plants.

    Animal Classification and Evolution

    • Animals are categorized based on shared ancestry.
    • Chordate and vertebrate relationships detailed.
    • Major evolutionary adaptations in vertebrates such as jaw development.
    • Comparison of major vertebrate groups is included.

    Animal Phyla

    • Key phyla and their evolutionary relationships presented

    Reproduction Barriers

    • Reproductive isolating mechanisms (prezygotic and postzygotic) prevent successful reproduction between species.

    Plant Structure and Function

    • Internal structures (like meristems) drive plant function and growth.
    • Plant adaptations aid in survival and reproduction in various environments.

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