Ecological Terminology

Question 1

Niche

Answer 1

The ecological niche of a species is the specific role that it plays in its habitat such as pollinators or seed dispersal

Question 2

Population

Answer 2

All the individuals of a single species that live in a particular area

Question 3

Taxonomy

Answer 3

The science of grouping organisms according to their similarities

Question 4

Species

Answer 4

A group of organisms that naturally breed and produce fertile offspring

Question 5

What are the 4 rules for Binomial Momenclature which is used to name species?

Answer 5

2 words
dead language
genus capitalised, species lower case
written in italics

Question 6

Evolution

Answer 6

The process that changes the gene pool of a species

Question 7

Habitat

Answer 7

The area/location where a species lives

Question 8

Community

Answer 8

All the members of a single species that live in a particular area

Question 9

Ecosystem

Answer 9

The community of species, their relationships together and their relationships with the physical environment, including the biotic and abiotic features of an area

Question 10

Biome

Answer 10

A large geographical region with specific climate conditions within which a characteristic community of species live