Lecture #1: Intro to Ecology of a Changing Planet Flashcards
1
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genus
A
group of closely related species sharing a common ancestor
2
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taxon
A
group of organisms that form natural unit (taxa)
3
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population
A
individuals of given species that are interacting in given location
4
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community
A
all species found in a given area
5
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parasitism
A
one organism lives on or within and gains nutrition from host, deterring host health
6
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pathogens
A
organisms producing disease in a host
7
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species richness
A
$ of of species present
8
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Species dominance
A
abundance of each species (%)
9
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species composition
A
identify of species (ABC vs. DEF)
10
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endemic
A
found nowhere else
11
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evergreen
A
long-lived leaves
12
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deciduous
A
shed at the end of each growing season
