Ecology, Evolution, Body Systems, Plants, and Viruses

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment, including the relationships between different species and their habitats.

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process through which species change over time through genetic variation and natural selection.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, that affect the environment and other organisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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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 habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitats are altered or destroyed, often due to human activities, leading to loss of biodiversity.

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What is convergent evolution?

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Convergent evolution is the process where organisms from different evolutionary backgrounds develop similar traits or adaptations due to similar environmental pressures.

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What is divergent evolution?

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Divergent evolution is the process where two or more related species become more dissimilar over time, often due to different environmental pressures.

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What is coevolution?

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Coevolution is the process where two or more species influence each other's evolution, often seen in predator-prey relationships or mutualistic interactions.

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What are viruses?

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Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that consist of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat and can only replicate inside a host cell.