bio revision flashcards

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What does SDI stand for in ecology?

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Species Diversity Index

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In the Lincoln Index formula, what does 'n' represent?

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Number of individuals captured the second time

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In the Lincoln Index formula, what does 'M' represent?

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Number of individuals that was initially marked

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Species evenness

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The distribution of the total abundance between species in a community

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living components that organisms must adapt to

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How does soil pH affect organisms?

Back

It can slow, accelerate, or stop growth

Front

What can inhibit a plant's ability to obtain water via osmosis?

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Increased soil salinity

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What does biotic include?

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Species interactions

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What does increased predator population lead to among individuals?

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Intraspecific competition

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What is a common result of interspecific competition?

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Reduced population numbers