Unit 8 Ecology AP Biology REVIEW

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Response to WATER is called ________.

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Hydrotropism: The growth or movement of a plant in response to water.

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The nonliving aspects of an ecosystem are called ________.

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Abiotic factors: These include elements like sunlight, temperature, water, and minerals.

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Which of the following is a behavior? running when startled, having very sharp teeth, having a good sense of smell, having long legs.

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Running when startled: This is an example of a behavioral response to a stimulus.

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Biodiversity is the measure of all of ________________.

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ALL organisms including plants, animals, decomposers, etc.: Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life in all its forms.

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A tapeworm and a cat have this type of relationship: ________.

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Parasitism: A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is the term for the living components of an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors: These include all living organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the process by which plants respond to light called?

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Phototropism: The growth of a plant toward light.

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What type of relationship benefits both organisms involved?

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Mutualism: A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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What is the term for the role an organism plays in its ecosystem?

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Niche: The specific role or function of an organism within its environment.

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What is the term for the gradual change in species composition in an ecosystem over time?

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Ecological succession: The process of change in the species structure of an ecological community.