Unit 4 Ecology

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What is Parasitism?

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A relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits at the expense of the other, often harming it.

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How do pioneer species travel?

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Pioneer species can travel through wind, birds, and floating in the water.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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Why is high biodiversity important for a community?

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High biodiversity increases resilience and adaptability to changes in the ecosystem.

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What is species richness?

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The number of different species present in a given area.

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What is relative abundance?

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The proportion of each species in relation to the total number of individuals in the community.

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What type of community is more likely to adapt to environmental changes?

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A community with high biodiversity.

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What does an age structure diagram show?

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It illustrates the distribution of various age groups in a population, which can indicate growth trends.

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Which country is NOT growing according to age structure diagrams?

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Italy.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.