chapter 4 Flashcards
macro evolution
evolutionary relationships among higher species
micro evolution
changes in gene frequency
population
members of a single species occupying a particular area at the same time
gene pool
all of the alleles (DNA traits) in a population
p2
homozygous dominant 25%
2pq
heterozygous 50%
q2
homozygous recessive 25%
1
total population size
conditions to maintain a 1:2:1 gene frequency
no mutations, no genetic drift, no gene flow, random mating, no selection
how does one change the 1:2:1 gene frequency
mutations, genetic drift, gene flow, non-random mating, natural selection
differential reproduction
organisms with the best adaptations are most likely to survive & reproduce
stabilizing selection
selects for the heterozygous & selects against homozygous dominant & recessive (gene frequency is 0:4:0)
directional selection
selects against heterozygous and selects either homozygous dominant (4:0:0) or recessive (0:0:4)
disruptive selection
selects for both homozygous & against heterozygous (2:0:2)
allopatric speciation
require the presence of a physical barrier (the physical barrier reduces genetic flow)
sympatric speciation
does not require the presence of a physical barrier; reproductive isolating mechanisms reduce interbreeding
speciation
development of a new species
predating isolating mechanisms
mechanisms that prevent mating between species
habitat isolation
organisms in the same area but different parts of that area
temporal isolation
when two species breed at different times of day, season or years
behavioral isolation
they are not attracted to each other
mechanical isolation
genitals may not be physically compatible
postmating isolation mechanisms
mechanisms that prevent the formation of vigorous, fertile hybrids between species
gamete isolation
even if they are physically compatible, an embryo will not form if the egg and sperm do not properly fuse
zygote mortality
even if the fertilization occurs, the offspring may not survive
hybrid sterility
if the zygote survive, it may not reproduce
f2 fitness
if hybrid is able to reproduce, its offspring may not survive
ecology
allows one to study the interactions of organisms with the environment
ecosystem
contains communities & non living things
biosphere
potion of the earths surface where living things exist
terrestrial biomes are characterized by
climate, vegetation & type of animals
estuaries
where rivers meet sea
ocean zones
intertidal, pelagic, benthic
intertidal zones
where land meets water
pelagic zones
open ocean
benthic zone
seafloor
population ecology
factors that influence a population size, growth rate of the population, density, & features of the population structure
population dynamics
focuses on the relationships that exist among the different species in a community
lag phase
the organism is adjusting to the environment; plenty of space & nutrients
log phase
exponential growth; space & nutrients will begin to decrease
stationary phase
carrying capacity of the land; population size does not increase or decrease. birth=death
population dependent growth factor
facts that affect population density include logistic growth & carrying capacity of land
population independent growth facor
population growth is limited by natural disasters
competition
two populations compete for the same resources
interspecific competition
competition between members of different species
intraspecific completion
competition between members of the same species
symbiotic relationship
the relationship between two species that live in close association with each other
parasitism
a relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits & the other is harmed
commensalism
a relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits & the other is unaffected
mutualism
a relationship between two species in which bot species benefit
basic body plan
the body can be divided in to different components-cavities, tissue types & systems
cavities
spaces within the body which contain organs or viscera