Ecology Flashcard 2 Review

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What is the logistic growth model in population ecology?

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The logistic growth model describes how a population grows rapidly at first, then slows as it approaches the carrying capacity of its environment.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological succession that occurs in a previously inhabited but disturbed or destroyed area.

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In a parasitic relationship, how is one organism affected?

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One organism is harmed while the other benefits.

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What is an example of a parasitic relationship?

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A flea feeding on a cat's blood.

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What causes competition to occur in an environment?

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Competition occurs when organisms struggle for a limited resource.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in uninhabited areas, while secondary succession occurs in previously inhabited areas that have been disturbed.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.