Ecology and Ecosystems

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Ecology

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The study of interactions among organisms and their environment.

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Exponential Growth Exception

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Humans are the only exception to exponential growth limitations.

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Population Growth and Time

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Both exponential and logistic growth are measured over time.

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Carrying Capacity and Environment

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Determines how many individuals an environment can support.

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Intermediate Species

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Grasses, shrubs, and shade-intolerant trees such as pines

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Shade-Intolerant Trees

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Trees such as pines that grow in the intermediate stage

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Bare Rock Stage

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The initial stage in primary succession

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Environmental Stability

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Necessary for the climax community to last indefinitely

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Role of Nutrients in Succession

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Essential for soil creation and plant growth

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Difference between secondary succession and primary succession

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It starts where soil already exists.