Biology EOC Review - Ecology

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What is parasitism?

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A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits (+) at the expense of another organism (-).

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, air, and soil.

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What percentage of energy do herbivores receive from plants?

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Herbivores receive only 10% of the energy stored in plants.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit (+,+).

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What happens to predator populations if their prey decreases?

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Predator populations, such as lions and hyenas, would decrease due to a lack of food.

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Define ecology.

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The study of interactions between organisms and their environment.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms, like plants, that produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is competition in ecology?

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A relationship where organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.