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What is the definition of 'habitat'?
What is the definition of 'habitat'?
- The interaction between organisms and their environment
- The physical place where an organism lives (correct)
- All populations of organisms living in a defined area
- The resources an organism uses for survival, growth, and reproduction
Which term refers to the resources (biotic & abiotic) an organism uses for survival, growth, and reproduction?
Which term refers to the resources (biotic & abiotic) an organism uses for survival, growth, and reproduction?
- Ecology
- Habitat
- Community
- Niche (correct)
What does the term 'ecology' refer to?
What does the term 'ecology' refer to?
- The interaction between organisms and their environment (correct)
- The physical place where an organism lives
- The resources an organism uses for survival, growth, and reproduction
- All populations of organisms living in a defined area
Which term refers to all populations of organisms living in a defined area?
Which term refers to all populations of organisms living in a defined area?
What is the main focus of marine ecology?
What is the main focus of marine ecology?
In marine ecology, what do intertidal communities refer to?
In marine ecology, what do intertidal communities refer to?
What are the resources that can affect the growth of a population called?
What are the resources that can affect the growth of a population called?
What is the maximum number of organisms that any habitat can support known as?
What is the maximum number of organisms that any habitat can support known as?
Which of the following represents an example of intraspecific competition?
Which of the following represents an example of intraspecific competition?
What type of interaction occurs when an organism uses a resource at the expense of another organism, resulting in reduced ability to reproduce or survive?
What type of interaction occurs when an organism uses a resource at the expense of another organism, resulting in reduced ability to reproduce or survive?
Which of the following is an example of interspecific competition?
Which of the following is an example of interspecific competition?
What happens to the growth rate of a population as it becomes more crowded?
What happens to the growth rate of a population as it becomes more crowded?
Which of the following is NOT considered a limiting resource for a population?
Which of the following is NOT considered a limiting resource for a population?
In what type of interaction do two organisms live in close association and at least one of them benefits?
In what type of interaction do two organisms live in close association and at least one of them benefits?
When does intraspecific competition occur?
When does intraspecific competition occur?
What results from interspecific competition?
What results from interspecific competition?
What is the term for individuals of different species competing for resources?
What is the term for individuals of different species competing for resources?
Which interaction occurs when one organism feeds on another?
Which interaction occurs when one organism feeds on another?
Flashcards
Habitat
Habitat
The physical place where an organism lives.
Niche
Niche
Resources (biotic & abiotic) an organism uses for survival, growth, and reproduction.
Ecology
Ecology
The interaction between organisms and their environment.
Community
Community
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Marine Ecology
Marine Ecology
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Intertidal Communities
Intertidal Communities
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Limiting Resources
Limiting Resources
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Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
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Intraspecific Competition
Intraspecific Competition
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Interspecific Competition
Interspecific Competition
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Competition
Competition
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Crowded Population Growth
Crowded Population Growth
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Symbiosis
Symbiosis
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Interaction Predator-Prey
Interaction Predator-Prey
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Interspecific Result
Interspecific Result
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Intraspecific Example
Intraspecific Example
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Interspecific Example
Interspecific Example
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Non-limiting
Non-limiting
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Study Notes
Ecology and Habitat
- Habitat is defined as the natural environment in which an organism lives.
- Niche refers to the resources (biotic and abiotic) an organism uses for survival, growth, and reproduction.
Ecology
- Ecology refers to the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Community
- A community refers to all populations of organisms living in a defined area.
Marine Ecology
- The main focus of marine ecology is the study of marine ecosystems.
- Intertidal communities in marine ecology refer to the communities that exist between the high and low tide marks.
Population Growth
- Resources that can affect the growth of a population are called limiting resources.
- The maximum number of organisms that any habitat can support is known as the carrying capacity.
- Intraspecific competition occurs when individuals of the same species compete for resources, such as food or space.
- An example of intraspecific competition is when two plants of the same species compete for water.
Interspecific Competition
- Interspecific competition occurs when individuals of different species compete for resources.
- An example of interspecific competition is when two different species of birds compete for food.
- As a population becomes more crowded, the growth rate slows down.
- Competition for resources can result in reduced reproduction or survival of one or both species.
Symbiotic Relationships
- Mutualism is a type of interaction where two organisms live in close association and both benefit.
- Predation is an interaction where one organism feeds on another.
Competition Results
- Intraspecific competition can result in reduced growth rates or survival of individuals.
- Interspecific competition can result in the exclusion of one species from a habitat.
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Explore the interactions and relationships between organisms and their environment in marine ecology. Learn how these interactions impact the survival and distribution of marine organisms within a community.
