Ecosystems Flashcards

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Richness

A

The # of species in a community

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Evenness

A

The abundance of species

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3
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Biome

A

Large geographic area recognized by its distinct structure

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4
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Biotic Factors

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Living components of an ecosystem: plants, animals, and bacteria

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5
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Abiotic

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Non-Living components of the environment: temperature, sunlight, water, air, etc.

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6
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Latitude

A

Distance from the equator

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7
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What do ecosystems near the equator have more ____

A

Diversity

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8
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Equilibrium model of island
biogeographic

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Balance between the rate at which new species arrive and species on the land become extent

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9
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What is the Equilibrium model of island
biogeographic shaped by?

A
  1. Island Size
  2. Distance to shore
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Island Size

A
  1. Bigger target area, so they receive more
    immigrants
  2. Lower rate of extinction because they
    can maintain large populations
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Distance from shore

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  • More immigrants from close proximity
  • Lower extinction because they are
    sustained by immigration
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12
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Keystone Species

A

Increase biodiversity despite being predators

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13
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Ecosystem Engineers

A

Purposely changing the environment to suit their needs

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14
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Succession

A

Gradual change in a community following a disturbance

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15
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Primary Succession

A

Lose all of the soil

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16
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Secondary Succession

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Some soil is ruined. Can still recover

17
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Ecosystem Services: Supporting

A

Things we get from nature: Oxygen from trees

18
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Ecosystem Services: Provisioning

A

Naturally makes food

19
Q

Ecosystem Services: Regulatory

A

We have planted stuff there

20
Q

Ecosystem Services: Cultural

A

Enjoying the outdoors

21
Q

Habitat Fragmentation

A

Taking an intact habitat and separating it

22
Q

Edge effects

A

Edges support different
species than interior spaces

23
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Density Dependent

A

Can only kill you if you’re around other members of your species

24
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Density Independent

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Can kill you regardless if you’re around members of your species

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Thermohalene Collapse
Deep ocean current is controlling the temperatures
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Less space within fragment
Supports fewer species, especially large mammals
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How can we protect biodiversity?
Geographically defined area that is designated or regulated as damaged to achieve a particular conservation objective
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Strict nature reserve
For scientific research only, no tourism