Review: Ecology_Serengeti

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What is predation?

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Predation is a biological interaction where one organism (the predator) eats another organism (the prey).

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In a food web, consumers that eat both plants and animals are called:

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Omnivores are consumers that eat both plants and animals.

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Which of the following is not a density-dependent limiting factor?

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Wildfire is not a density-dependent limiting factor; it affects populations regardless of their density.

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Which term describes organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What animals in the Serengeti were affected by the fire?

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All of these animals (Zebras, Giraffes, Leopards) were affected by the fire.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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Define herbivores.

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Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its ecosystem.