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Ecological Concepts Bobby Allcorn
Ecology
The study of the relationships/interactions of organisms with their
environments and each other.
Biotic Organization
Ecosystem Characteristics
Climate
Ecosystem Characteristics
Trophic Levels
Food Chains/Webs
Pyramid
Energy Flow
Sun
Nutrient Cycling
Unlike Energy, nutrients are continuously recycled
Nutrient Cycling
Nitrogen Cycle
Nutrient Cycling
Hydrologic Cycle
Nutrient Cycling
Carbon cycle
Ecological Relationships
Habitat Vs. Niche
Where Vs. How
Ecological Relationships
Species Interactions
Neutralism
Competition
Amensalism
Predation
Commensalism
Protocooperation
Mutualism
Ecological Relationships
Cascade Effects and Keystone Species
Ecological Relationships
Demography
Natality
Mortality
Immigration
Emigration
Carrying Capacity (K)
Ecological Relationships
Population Growth Models
Ecological Succession
Primary Succession
Secondary Succession
Species Diversity
Number of Species Found in a given area
Diversity Increases as you approach the equator
Monocultures are not normally stable
Fragmentation
Edge Effect
Endangered Species
Threatened
Endangered
Why Care
Aesthetics
Practical
Ethical
Endangered Species Act (1973)
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