2.1 Individuals To Ecosystems Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Abiotic factors
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Non-living factors like temperature, light, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and soil texture
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Biotic factors
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Living interactions such as predation, competition, mutualism, parasitism
3
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Niche
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The particular set of abiotic and biotic conditions and resources upon which an organism or populaition depends
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Population
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A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area at the same time, capable of interbreeding
5
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carrying capacity
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Maximum size of population determined by limited resources
6
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Quadrant sampling
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For stationary organisms
7
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Capture-mark-recapture
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For mobile animals (uses lincoln index)
8
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Keystone species
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Have a role in maintaining the sustainability of ecosystems (e.g., sea otters keep sea urchin populations in check
