Ecology — definition?
Study of organism-environment relationships.
Photosynthesis — role?
Converts sunlight into chemical energy.
Niches — function?
Describe organism roles and resource use.
Ecological Interactions — types?
Mutualism, commensalism, competition, predation.
Nutrient Flow — mechanism?
Cycling of chemicals between biotic and abiotic.
Biosphere — location?
Earth's surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.
Biomes — examples?
Forests, grasslands, wetlands, aquatic habitats.
Ecosystems — components?
Biotic and abiotic elements interacting.
Freshwater Biomes — examples?
Lakes, rivers, ponds.
Marine Biomes — salt?
High salt concentration, oceans, estuaries.
Tropical Forests — climate?
Warm, wet, high biodiversity.
Temperate Forests — seasons?
Distinct seasons, deciduous and coniferous.
Taiga — location?
Northern, cold, conifer-dominated forests.
Wetland Biomes — features?
Poorly drained soils, marshes, swamps.
Primary succession — start?
On bare rock, no soil present.
Secondary succession — occurs?
After disturbance, soil remains intact.
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1. How can understanding nutrient flow principles be practically applied in ecosystem management to promote sustainability?
2. Who formulated the concept of the hierarchical levels of ecology?
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