B16 : Adaptations, Interdependence and Competition

Question 1

B16.1 : The Importance of communities : Interdependence DEF

Answer 1

The interrelations and interdependencies among different organisms and their physical environment

Question 2

B16.2 : Organisms in their environment : Keystone species

Answer 2

a keystone species is a species which has a disproportionate effect on its community in relation to its population

Question 3

B16.2 : Organisms in their environment : Keystone species catagories

Answer 3

-Predators => Hunts/prevents overpopulation of prey (Wolf)
-Prey => provides protein biomass for other species (Deer)
-Mutualists => provide mutually beneficial arrangements (Bees)
-Host => Provides an environment for others to thrive (Kelp, Beech trees)
-Modifier => modifies the terrain/environments (Beavers)

Question 4

B16.2 : Organisms in their environment : Habitat DEF

Answer 4

The place where an organism lives

Question 5

B16.2 : Organisms in their environment : Population DEF

Answer 5

All the organisms of one species living in one habitat

Question 6

B16.2 : Organisms in their environment : Community DEF

Answer 6

All the populations of different species living in a habitat

Question 7

B16.2 : Organisms in their environment : Abiotic Factors DEF

Answer 7

The non-factors of the environment

Question 8

B16.2 : Organisms in their environment : Biotic Factor DEF

Answer 8

Living factors of the enviroment

Question 9

B16.4 : Competition in animals : Inter and Intra specific competition DEF

Answer 9

-Interspecific competition is the competition between individuals of different species
-Intraspecific competition is the competition between individuals of the same species
Intra more intense than Inter as individuals will be competing for the exact same resources

Question 10

B16.4 : Competition in animals : Competition for food