Ecology

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment.

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What is a non-native plant?

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A non-native plant is a species that is not originally from the area where it is found and can often disrupt local ecosystems.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more species or individuals vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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What is competitive exclusion?

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Competitive exclusion is a principle stating that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist if other ecological factors are constant.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm to native species and ecosystems.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship between two species where one benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is commensalism?

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