Ecology System Flashcards
What is Population?
Population ecology is the study of how living and inanimate factors influence the density, dispersion, and size of a population of a single species within a specific area, and how these populations interact with their environment. Population Density is the number of individuals per unit area or volume. Population Interactions is how populations interact with each other and their environment.
What is a Species (or specimen)?
In ecology, a species is often defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, forming a distinct group with a unique ecological niche and evolutionary history.
What is Biodiversity?
In ecology, biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing the diversity of species, genes within those species, and the ecosystems they inhabit. Biodiversity encompasses all living organisms, from plants and animals to microorganisms, and the ecosystems they form.
What is Sustainability?
In ecology, sustainability refers to the capacity of ecosystems to maintain their essential functions and processes over the long term, ensuring the resilience and health of the natural environment, while also meeting current human needs without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same.
