Ecological Principles

Is the study of the relationship between organisms and their physical surroundings

• Natural Resources
• Environment
• Ecology
• Biology

Are communities composed of varying organisms interacting in a manner which allows for the flow of energy and conduction  of other biological processes

• Environment
• Ecology
• Ecosystems
• Habitat

Is a concentrated area with abundant populations of one plant, animal or other living organism (where something lives)

• Habitat
• Niche
• Ecosystem
• Ecology

Are unique relationships developed over time by organisms needing to adapt to  various ecosystems within their habitat

• Habitat
• Niche
• Ecosystem
• Ecology

the flow of energy from one level to another

• Habitat
• Niche
• Food Chain
• Ecosystems

Are living organisms whom produce food or biomass

• Producers
• Consumer
• Secondary Consumers
• Decomposers

Are organisms who obtain food and energy through the consumption of other organisms or organic matter

• Producers
• Consumers
• Decomposers
• Detrivores

producing oxygen,  providing protection and shelter from severe weather, providing food and nutrition for herbivores and omnivores

• Plants
• Animals
• Soil
• Water

dispersing seeds while grazing , pollinating flowers aerating the soil,  droppings fertilizing the plants

• Plants
• Animals
• Soils
• Water

Provides division within most ecosystems, represents variations present in all ecological communities heavily determined by the size and type of vegetation present

• Vertical Dissection
• Horizontal Stratification
• Vertical Stratification
• Ecosystems