Exam (elaborations)
BIO 182 Exam 4 Review Chapter 57 questions with complete solutions
- Course
- Institution
BIO 182 Exam 4 Review Chapter 57 questions with complete solutions
[Show more]
Content preview
BIO 182 Exam 4 Review Chapter 57questions with complete solutions
Species Interactions - correct answer ✔✔The various ways in which a species can interact with other
species, such as predation, competition, parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism; part of the study of
population ecology.
Competition - correct answer ✔✔An interaction that affects two or more species negatively, as they
compete over food or other resources.
Amensalism - correct answer ✔✔One-sided competition between species, in which the interaction is
detrimental to one species but not to the other.
Predation - correct answer ✔✔An interaction in which the action of a predator results in the death of its
prey.
Herbivory - correct answer ✔✔A form of species interaction in which herbivores feed on plants.
Parasitism - correct answer ✔✔A symbiotic association in which one organism feeds off another but
does not normally kill it.
Pathogens - correct answer ✔✔A virus or microorganism that causes disease symptoms in its host.
Mutualism - correct answer ✔✔A symbiotic interaction in which both species benefit
Commensalism - correct answer ✔✔An interaction that benefits one species and leaves the other
unaffected.
Intraspecific - correct answer ✔✔Competition between individuals of the same species.
, Interspecific - correct answer ✔✔Competition between individuals of different species.
Exploitation Competition - correct answer ✔✔Competition in which organisms compete indirectly
through the consumption of a limited resource.
Interference Competition - correct answer ✔✔Competition in which organisms interact directly with one
another by physical force or intimidation.
Allelopathy - correct answer ✔✔The suppression of growth of one species due to the release of toxic
chemicals by another species.
Niche - correct answer ✔✔The unique set of habitat resources a species requires as well as its effect on
the ecosystem.
Competitive Exclusion Principle - correct answer ✔✔The idea that two species with the same resource
requirements cannot occupy the same niche.
Resource Partitioning - correct answer ✔✔The differentiation of niches, in both space and time, that
enables similar species to coexist in a community.
Sympatric - correct answer ✔✔The term used to describe species occurring in the same geographic area.
Allopatric - correct answer ✔✔The term used to describe species occurring in different geographic areas.
Character Displacement - correct answer ✔✔The tendency for two species to diverge in morphology and
thus resource use because of competition.
Fundamental Niche - correct answer ✔✔The optimal range of conditions in which a particular species
functions best.
Realized Niche - correct answer ✔✔The actual range of an organism in nature.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BravelRadon. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82871 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now