Biology Unknown Terms from P.Q Flashcards
The ability for organisms to interact and reproduce within its environment indefinitely is called?
sustainability
Aquatic Biomes ex. =
coastal, oceans, rivers, lakes
______-refer to the feeding level of a particular organism in a food chain.
trophic levels
___% of energy is passed to the next feeding level in a food chain.
10%
what is an organism that makes its own food through photosynthesis
autotroph + producer
autroph meaning
An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals.
What is the term used for something that prevents an increase in the population due to the amount of sunlight, competition and storms
limiting factors
The maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can support without reducing its ability to support future generations of the same species is called its __________
carrying capacity
Humans alter or change habitat to the point where native species can no longer live there is referred to _________
habitat change
The Asian long-horned beetle is an example of
invasive species
The steps to creating Action Plans to Restore Ecosystems are
identify an area in need of attention
develop a plain - involvement of gov. comm. etc.
monitor conditions to makes sure plan is effective