Reasons For Conservation Flashcards
What is taxonomy?
It’s a scientific method of organising and categorising living organisms, based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
What is meant by species
It’s a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring
What is a habitat?
It is a natural environment or surroundings in which a particular organism or species lives and thrives
What is an ecological niche?
Refers to the unique role and position that a species occupies within its ecosystem. It includes the specific interactions, behaviours, and resources utilised by the species for its survival and reproduction
What is meant by population?
Refers to a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and interact with one another
What is meant by community?
It refers to a group of different populations of organisms that live and interact with each other in the same habitat or area.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a big, interconnected web of living organisms (plant, animals and microorganisms) and their physical environment (soil,water and air). They all work together influencing and depending on each other.
What is a biome ?
It’s a large, distinct ecological region characterised by specific clime patterns, vegetation types, and animal communities.
What is biodiversity?
It refers to the variety of life on earth, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the ecosystem they inhabit
What does indigenous mean?
Indigenous people or things belong to the country in which they are found, rather than coming there or being brought there from another country
What is meant by invasive?
Non-native species that are introduced to an ecosystem and have a negative impact on the native species and their habitats. These invasive species can outcompete native species, disrupt the balance of the ecosystem, and cause harm to the environment
What is meant by ecosystem services?
This refers to the benefits humans receive from ecosystems.
What does biotic mean?
This is all living things in an ecosystem. It includes plants, animals, and microorganisms. It’s basically the living part of nature.
What does abiotic mean?
It’s the non-living components of an ecosystem. It includes things like sunlight, temperature, water, soil and air.
What is meant by biomimetics?
It’s a field of study that draws an inspiration from nature to solve human problems and design innovative technologies. It involves observing and imitating the structures, systems, and processes found in living organisms to create new sustainable solutions.
