Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is immigration in the context of population dynamics?

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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population from other areas, which can lead to an increase in population size.

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What are limiting factors in an ecosystem?

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Limiting factors are environmental conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population within an ecosystem.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), often harming it.

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What defines an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that is introduced to a new environment, where it can cause harm to native species and ecosystems.

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How does a drought affect animal populations?

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A drought can lead to a decrease in food and water availability, which can result in a decline in animal populations.

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What is the carrying capacity of an environment?

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The carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can sustainably support.

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What is the difference between emigration and immigration?

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Emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population, while immigration is the movement of individuals into a population.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey).