Introduction To Ecology Flashcards
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What are the three main scientific methodologies of ecology?
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Observations in the field to generate hypothesis
Experiments to test predictions
Mathematical models to simulate ecological processes and generate hypotheses
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What is ecology?
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The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
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How are ecologists different from natural historians?
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They use science to back up their observations
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What are the main components of the environment?
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Abiotic factors e.g. Climate, soil type
Biotic factors e.g. Predators, microorganisms
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What are the three main branches of ecology?
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Organismal
Population
Community
