Diversity

Question 1

Genetic diversity:

Answer 1

-The variety of genes within a species

-The difference in DNA between individuals of that speices

Question 2

Biodiversity:

Answer 2

-The variety of species in an ecosystem

-The differences in the structure of ecosystems and the genetic differences within species

Question 3

Heterotroph:

Answer 3

An organism that gets its food by eating other organisms

Question 4

Autotroph:

Answer 4

An organism that uses sources of energy to produce nutrients from water, gases, and/or minerals

Question 5

What are species:

Answer 5

All organisms that can breed with each other naturally

Question 6

Evolutionary change:

Answer 6

Changes that happen in a whole population over a long time and large areas.

Question 7

Protection example (species interaction)

Answer 7

-Hermit crabs use shells from other dead organisms

-Sea anemones are worn by crabs as “boxing gloves”

Question 8

Transportation example (species interaction)

Answer 8

Species (like seeds) are carried by other species, either intentionally or accidentally.

Question 8

Reproduction (species interaction)

Answer 8

-Many species depend on other species in order to reproduce

-Many internal parasites reproduce inside of their host

Question 9

Hygiene example (species interaction)

Answer 9

Cleaner shrimp eat parasites from other fish

Question 10

Digestion example (species interaction)

Answer 10

Many types of bacteria live in digestive tracts and are necessary for digesting food