[LAB] Observation of Microbial Ecosystem and Diversity Flashcards
The _________is one of 18 mega-biodiverse countries of the world, containing two-thirds of the earth’s biodiversity and between 70% and 80% of the world’s plant and animal species.
Philippines
The Philippines is one of ___________ mega-biodiverse countries of the world, containing two-thirds of the earth’s biodiversity and between 70% and 80% of the world’s plant and animal species.
18
The Philippines is one of 18 mega-biodiverse countries of the world, containing two-thirds of the earth’s biodiversity and between _____% and ___% of the world’s plant and animal species.
70
80
___________ is very high, covering at least 25 genera of plants and 49% of terrestrial wildlife
Species endemism
Species endemism is very high, covering at least __ genera of plants and ____ of terrestrial wildlife
25
49%
Aside from breathtaking natural attractions, the ______
is also a host to numerous unique species of plants and
Philippine wildlife.
Philippines
Houses an estimated total of ______ described species
53,000
_______ plant species and ________ animal species.
15,000
38,000
More than half of these are endemic and hence, cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Source: Biodiversity Management Bureau
Although considered to be a mega – diversity country, the Philippines is also considered as one of the world’s _______________ around the world that have lost at least 70 percent of their original habitat and with at least 700 threatened species most of which are caused by human.
biodiversity hotspots
all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world.
BIODIVERSITY
a simulated or man-made environment that mimics the structure and function of a natural ecosystem. It can include a variety of living and non-living components.
Artificial Ecosystem
The goal of creating an artificial ecosystem is to _____ and _______
the complex interactions and feedback loops that occur in natural ecosystems, with the purpose of understanding and controlling ecological processes, or for example, to design sustainable systems for human society.
understand
replicate
composed of dry hay or grass to which has been added pond water.
A hay, or “dry” infusion culture
it contains are generally those which are able to assume a form resistant to drying.
The living organisms
a simple and interesting ecological experiment that involves placing hay or other organic matter in water and allowing it to decompose over time. This creates a nutrient-rich environment that can be observed for various microbial, protist, and invertebrate life.
A hay infusion
You can observe a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa, under a microscope.
Microbial Diversity
Over time, you can observe changes in the microbial community as different species of microorganisms thrive, compete, and decline. This can provide insights into ecological succession.
- Microbial Succession
