Biodiversity

Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to

• the same species in a general location

• the number of different species in a given area

• the number of animal species in a given area

• the number of plant species in a given area

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A population is

• a group of similar species in different areas

• a group of the same species in the same geographic area.

• a group of several species in the same geographic area

• a group of several species along with their abiotic factors in a small area.

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A life form that affects an entire ecosystem.

• Keystone Species

• Herbivores

• Umbrella Species

• Predators

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An animal that naturally preys on others.

• Keystone Species

• Predators

• Umbrella Species

• Herbivores

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These species contribute to the physical world around where they live. They modify, create and maintain habitats.

• Flagship Species

• Predators

• Keystone Species

• Ecosystem Engineers

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Two or more species that work like a team

• Keystone Mutalist

• Predators

• Herbivore

• Keystone Species

A keystone species has...

• big impact on ecosystem, big population
• small impact on ecosystem, small population
• big impact on ecosystem, small population
• None of these

Sea otters and wolves are examples of which type of keystone species?

• predators

• mutualists

• engineers

• prey

Beavers and prairie dogs are examples of which type of keystone species?

• predators

• engineers

• mutualists

• hippies

Parrot fish and cassowaries are examples of which type of keystone species?

• predators

• engineers

• mutualists

• pancake