Intro to Ecology Flashcards
What is Ecology?
The study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment.
Derived from the Greek words oikos (house) and logy (study).
Who coined the term ‘Ecology’ and when?
Haeckel in 1869.
What does the reciprocal relationship in ecology refer to?
The interaction between organisms and their environment.
True or False: Ecology is synonymous with environmental issues.
False.
Ecology is a discipline, while environmental issues are a small sideline.
What are the two main relationships examined in ecology?
- Relationships to physical factors surrounding them
- Relationships to each other
What are the main areas of ecological research?
- Population Ecology
- Genetics
- Theoretical Ecology/Modeling
- Ecosystem Ecology
- Restoration Ecology
- Conservation Biology
What are some related areas intersecting with ecology?
- Environmental Chemistry
- Toxicology
- Natural Resource Management
- Biotechnology
- Computer Modeling
Fill in the blank: The ecologist must be a ______ of science.
[Renaissance woman or man]
What is LTER an acronym for in ecological research?
Long Term Ecological Research.
What does REA stand for?
Rapid Ecological Assessment.
What characterizes ecological research?
Lots of statistics and synthesis through writing.
Why is it difficult to run controlled experiments in ecology?
The nature of the natural world makes it challenging.
True or False: Ecology is considered one of the most rational and sensible biological disciplines.
True.
Its complexity makes it intuitive and valuable for learning about Creation.
