#10🎯 Final/Keystone Flashcardizz Review: Ecology

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are organisms that are introduced to a new environment where they are not native, often leading to ecological disruption.

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Why do invasive species like the Burmese python grow exponentially in new environments?

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They are better adapted to the environment than the competing native species.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a collection of different populations of organisms that live in the same area and interact with one another.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a system that includes all living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) things in a particular area and their interactions.

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What are producers or autotrophs?

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Producers or autotrophs are organisms that can capture energy from inorganic sources, such as sunlight, to produce their own food.

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What are consumers or heterotrophs?

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Consumers or heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem (like water, soil, and climate), while biotic factors are the living components.

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What is carrying capacity?

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

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What role do detritivores play in an ecosystem?

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Detritivores are organisms that feed on dead organic matter, helping to recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.