Chapter 5 - Ecology Flashcards
1
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What is evolution
A
It is the change in characteristics of a species due to natural selection
2
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What are fossils
A
Dead organisms buried under rocks
3
Q
What is resistant bacteria
A
Bacteria that cannot be effected by antibiotics as they have evolved to become immune
4
Q
How are ecosystems arranged
A
Individuals, populations, communities, ecosystem
5
Q
What is the difference between inter and intra specific competition
A
Interspecific is between different species whereas intra is between same species
6
Q
What are the three types of adaptation
A
Structural, behavioural and functional
