Ecology

Ticks and humans are an example of

• Predation

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

A species that has an unusually large impact on its food web or ecosystem

• Capstone Species

• Predator Species

• Keystone Species

• Producer

Which breaks down dead organic materials?

• Carnivore

• Decomposer/Detritivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

Which eats plants and animals?

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Detritivore/Decomposer

Which primarily eats plants/producers?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Detritivore/Decomposer

Which primarily eats other animals?

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

• Detritivore/Decomposer

2,000 appears to be the...

• Maximum capacity

• Carrying capacity

• Logistical maximum

• Absolute value

The biosphere is...

• All of planet earth

• Many organisms of the same species

• Multiple species living in an area

• All biotic and abiotic factors

An ecosystem is...

• All of planet earth

• Multiple species in an area

• Many organisms of the same species

• All biotic and abiotic factors

A community is...

• Multiple species living in an area

• Many organisms of one species

• All biotic and abiotic factors

• All of planet earth