Ecology(Adaptations in living organisms + Habitat and ecological niche) Flashcards
Living organisms adapt to the…
abiotic and biotic factors of their ecosystem, thanks to their characteristics they can survive and reproduce efficiently.
Morphological adaptations happen when…
the anatomical characteristics of a species change, they concern size, shape…
Physiological adaptations happen when…
the metabolism and working of the organs and systems of a specie change
Behavioural adaptations happen when…
innate behaviours change
A habitat is…
a physical place where a specific population lives. It offers the necessary conditions to live and reproduce for populations
An ecological niche is…
the role of a populations within an ecosystem
Abiotic factors nad interactions with other species determine…
the role of a population in their community
When two populations have the same ecological niche…
they overlap and have to compete for the role
