Chapter 5 - Evolution & Community Ecology

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What defines a successful individual in evolutionary terms?

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A successful individual is well adapted to its environment and produces offspring that survive to pass on genes.

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What is herbivory?

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Herbivory is a type of interaction where an animal feeds on plants.

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True or False: A nation where most people eat a primarily vegetarian diet can support a lower population than if they ate a lot of meat.

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False.

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What is resource partitioning?

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Resource partitioning is when different species use different resources or parts of a resource to reduce competition.

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What type of relationship exists between bees and flowers?

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Mutualistic relationship, where both species benefit.

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Define evolution.

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Evolution is the process by which species change over time through natural selection and genetic variation.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a niche in ecology?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is the interaction between organisms or species in which both are harmed by the use of a common resource.

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a close and long-term interaction between two different species.