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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms and their environment, including the relationships among organisms and the relationships between organisms and their physical surroundings.

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What is a limiting factor in ecology?

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A limiting factor is a resource or condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population of organisms.

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What is competition in ecological terms?

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Competition is the interaction between organisms or species in which both the organisms or species are harmed as they compete for limited resources such as food, water, or territory.

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What are density-dependent factors?

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Density-dependent factors are environmental factors whose effects on a population vary with population density, such as competition, predation, and disease.

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What are density-independent factors?

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Density-independent factors are environmental factors that affect populations regardless of their density, such as natural disasters, climate, and human activities.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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Habitat fragmentation is the process by which large, continuous habitats are divided into smaller, isolated patches, often due to human activities like urban development and agriculture.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.

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What is the relationship between birth rate and population growth?

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When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population increases.

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What is the impact of climate change on biodiversity?

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Climate change can alter habitats and ecosystems, leading to shifts in species distributions, changes in migration patterns, and increased extinction rates.