GBH2425S1 Flashcard 7

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What is ecosystem ecology?

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Ecosystem ecology is the study of nutrient cycling and energy flow through the environment, focusing on interactions between living organisms and their physical surroundings.

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What is turnover in freshwater lakes?

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Turnover refers to the seasonal mixing of water layers in lakes, which helps distribute nutrients throughout the body of water.

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Where does the most photosynthesis occur in an ocean biome?

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The most photosynthesis occurs in the intertidal zone, where sunlight penetrates and supports a variety of marine life.

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What adaptations do understory plants in temperate forests have?

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Understory plants have adaptations to capture limited sunlight, such as larger leaves or specific growth patterns to maximize light absorption.

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Where is the greatest species diversity found on Earth?

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The greatest species diversity is found just above and below the equator, in tropical regions.

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What is community ecology?

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Community ecology is the study of how different species interact within a community and how these interactions shape the structure and dynamics of the community.

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What is organismal ecology?

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Organismal ecology focuses on the individual organisms and their interactions with the environment, including physiological adaptations.

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What is population ecology?

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Population ecology studies the dynamics of populations, including their size, density, distribution, and how they change over time.

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What is the aphotic zone in the ocean?

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The aphotic zone is the part of the ocean where sunlight does not penetrate, making photosynthesis impossible.

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What is the benthic realm?

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The benthic realm refers to the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water, including the sediment surface and sub-surface layers.