introduction to ecology. ecology the study of the interactions that take place among organisms and...
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Introduction to Ecology
EcologyThe study of the interactions that take place among organisms and their environment
Biosphere
The part of the Earth that supports life
EcosystemAll the organisms living in an area and the nonliving features of their environment
Biotic FactorLiving
PlantsAnimalsSingle-celled organismsfungi
Abiotic FactorsNon-livingAir Soil Temperature Sunlight
PopulationSame species, same area
CommunityAll populations in an ecosystem
Habitat
Where an organism lives
“A habitat is where you hang your hat”
Niche
The whole way of life of an organism
CompetitionInteraction between organisms for food, space, sunlight, ect.Within same speciesBetween different species
Limiting Factor
Anything that restricts the number of individuals in a population. Includes living / biotic and nonliving / abiotic features of the ecosystem
Carrying capacityThe maximum number of individuals of any species that can be supported by an ecosystem
Eating!!
Energy Transfer