3.1 Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of niche and fundamental vs. realized
A
The area a species can live vs. where it does live
2
Q
Competition; Mutualism; Commensalism; Parasitism; Predation; Herbivory
A
(-/-); (+/+); (+/0); (-/+); (-/+); (-/+)
3
Q
Facultative vs. Obligatory
A
Obligatory is necessary, Facultative is not
4
Q
What is likely to happen if the niches overlap
A
The more they overlap the more competition
5
Q
How can niche partitioning increase biodiversity and how can species partition niches
A
More species can live in an area; eating time, what type of food, where they eat
6
Q
Different interspecies interaction
A
same as questions 2, and 3
