Science Flashcards
Ecology
The study of ho organisms interact with their environment
Biome
Large geographic areas with similar climates &ecosystems
Ecosystem
A system consisting of all of the Interactions that occur between the abiotic &biotic Within an Environment
Climate
The long term average temperature &Rainfall that occur in a particular region
Ecological Succession
Transition of species present in a community in an area virtually barren of life, or after a disturbance
Primary Succession
Series of changes that occur in area where no ecosystem previously lived
Secondary Succession
Series of changes that occur after a disturbance in an existing ecosystem
Pioneer Species
Organisms that do not need soil to survive; they start the building process (lichen & moss)
Climax Community
A relatively stable state of succession, or the end product of succession
Limiting Factor
A factor that limits the ability of a habitat to sustain a population
Biodiversity
The number of different species of plants & animals in an area
Sustainability
Able to last or continue for a long time
Adaptation
An inherited trait that increases an organism’s chance of surviving & reproducing in a particular environment
Habitat
A place where an organism naturally lives & grows
Microhabitat
A very small specialized habitat, such asthma space under a small a rock
