ECOLOGY Flashcardizz II

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as water temperature, sunlight, and soil pH.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels?

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Energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels is typically about 10%, meaning only 10% of the energy from one level is available to the next.

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Define parasitism.

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, harming it.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and water.

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Define community in ecological terms.

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A community is a group of different populations of organisms living and interacting in the same area.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.