Generalist species - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

what is an animal's niche - ANSWER-it's role or job in the ecosystem how many dimensions can a niche have - ANSWER-it can have many dimensions can animals share a niche - ANSWER-no, one of them are going to out win the other specialist - ANSWER-animals with specific needs and a low range of tolerance generalist - ANSWER-animals with unspecific needs and a high range of tolerance logistic growth - ANSWER-when growth rate decreases as the population reaches carrying capacity what limiting...

Population Dynamics Exam 1 Questions with Answers competition - Answer-interaction in which both competing population lose access to a resource interspecific competition - Answer-competition between members of different species intraspecific - Answer-competition between members of the same population for resources predation - Answer-interaction between predator and prey beetles survive more because no frost and kill more pine trees - Answer-example of a density independent factor ...

Deforestation Endangered Species Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:02 / 0:15 Full screen Forest Fires Garbage Islands Invasive Species Types of Erosion What makes an environmentally sustainable society? What are the 3 spheres of sustainability? For an environment to be sustainable, there needs to be a balance of societal, economical, and environmental benifets. Society- People Econ...

3 Keys for Life on Earth - 1.) One flow of high-quality energy from the sun 2.) Nutrient cycling 3.) Gravity Affluence and Environmental Degradation - disproportionate difference in resource use between developed and developing countries Angiosperms - seed producing plants that have flowers and produce fruit whcih contain seeds Autumn Olive - invasive shrub, aggressive during sucession has edible berries Biodiversity - variety of life forms/species and the genes they contain, variety of e...

Scientific law A conscise statement of fact that is accepted as true and universal. Scientific theory An organized system of accepted knowledge that explains some aspects of the natural world. Ecology The study of organisms and how they interact with their surrounding environment. How many miles above and below earth's surface does the biosphere extend? 5 miles Approximately what percentage of the world's energy comes from non renewable resources? 75% When food is limited, a ___...

APES Unit 2 Adaptation - correct answer the acquisition of traits that allow a species to survive in its environment; explained by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection Evolution - correct answer A trait must be inherited (genetic) for it to evolve; individuals with traits that make them suited to a particular environment survive and reproduce at a greater rate in that environment than individuals with less suitable traits. Natural Selection - correct answer The proce...

APES QUIZ: BIODIVERSITYautotrophs - correct answer species diversity - correct answer the diversity of Earth's species genetic diversity - correct answer the diversity of genes within a species ecological diversity - correct answer the variety of ecosystems on Earth functional diversity - correct answer ecosystem processes (nutrient cycling and energy flow) that sustain all life why is biodiversity important? - correct answer food resources, medical research, industry, tourism, ...

APES unit 3 Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024A scientist is studying a biome that experiences large seasonal fluctuations in both temperature and precipitation patterns. Which of the following would best characterize the organisms that inhabit the biome? - correct answer Generalists would be most abundant, because the resources available would be constantly changing. Which of the following best describes a difference between generalist species and specialist species? - correct answer ...

APES FRQFRQ 1 - (a) Describe TWO characteristics of invasive plants that help them outcompete native plants. - correct answer · Invasive species generally have a greater range of tolerance than native species . · Invasive species are often generalist species and are advantaged in habitats that are changing. FRQ 1 - (b) The research findings are summarized in the graph above. (i) Based on the data in the graph, identify the year in which the abundance of native plants versus invasive plant...

ENWC 201 Final Exam - Questions with Verified Answers What is an animal's niche? How many dimensions can a niche have? Can animals share a niche? An animal's niche is the functional role of an organism considered in the environment in which it lives, its "job." A niche is multidimensional. No two organisms can occupy the same niche at the same time in the same place. What is a specialist vs a generalist? A specialist fits into their environment tightly and there is no room for dealing with...