Populations & Biosphere Review

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What is Nitrogen Fixation?

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The process of turning Nitrogen gas into ammonia, which is essential for plant growth.

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What is Denitrification?

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The process of microbes (bacteria) converting nitrates into Nitrogen gas that reenters the atmosphere.

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What is Predator-Prey interaction?

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An interaction where one animal captures and feeds upon another animal.

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What is Succession in ecology?

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The gradual replacement of populations in an area, leading to changes in the ecosystem over time.

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What is Mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both individuals benefit from the interaction.

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What is Ammonification?

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The process by which organic nitrogen is converted into ammonia by decomposers.

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What is Nitrification?

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The process of converting ammonia into nitrates and nitrites by bacteria.

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What is Commensalism?

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A symbiotic relationship where one individual benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is a Climax Community?

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A stable and mature ecological community that undergoes little or no change in species.

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What is an Aquatic Biome?

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A large body of water that supports a distinct community of organisms, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.