Ecosystem and Community Dynamics Flashcard

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A symbiotic relationship where 2 or more organisms benefit is called-

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mutualism

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Fungi is an example of a(n)-

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decomposer

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What type of succession occurs after a natural process such as fire or flood?

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secondary succession

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What is the primary energy source for all living things on the surface of Earth?

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the sun

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Energy pyramids are broader at the base and narrow at the apex, as energy-

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decreases along the food chain

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What type of vegetation would you expect to find on newly formed volcanic islands?

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lichens

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What are organisms that eat both plants and animals called?

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omnivore

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When a top predator or primary producer is removed from an ecosystem, we can see changes throughout the ecosystem. This is called-

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ecological cascade effect

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What do arrows on a food web represent?

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the flow of energy through the food web

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Living or dead (once living) organisms

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biotic factors