APES Unit 2 Biodiversity

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What type of species is more susceptible to being wiped out by the introduction of invasive species?

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Specialist species are more susceptible to being wiped out by the introduction of invasive species.

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What does the presence of blackspot fungus indicate when it does not grow on roses due to high sulfur dioxide levels?

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The blackspot fungus serves as a bioindicator.

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What type of ecological succession starts from bare rock?

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Primary succession starts from bare rock.

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What is defined as a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area and interbreeding?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area and interbreeding.

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True or False: Without genetic variation, there would be no evolution.

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True.

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What is the term for species that can thrive in a wide range of environmental conditions?

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Generalist species can thrive in a wide range of environmental conditions.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

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Genetic variation is essential for evolution as it provides the raw material for natural selection.

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What is an example of a keystone species and why is it important?

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A sea otter is an example of a keystone species; it plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of its ecosystem.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs on bare rock or lifeless areas, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but soil and some organisms still remain.

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What role do invasive species play in ecosystems?

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Invasive species can disrupt local ecosystems, outcompete native species, and lead to biodiversity loss.

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