Community Ecology

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What ecological interaction describes the relationship between rabbits and deer when they eat lettuce leaves from a garden?

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Competition

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Can plants compete with animals for resources?

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Yes

Front

What is the term for each step in the transfer of energy and matter within a biological community?

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Trophic level

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that determines the numbers and types of other species in an ecosystem.

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What is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?

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Ecology

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What is the term for organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms?

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Consumers

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What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The Sun