Nitrogen and phosphorus
Nutrients that often limit the distribution and abundance of photosynthetic organisms, such as phytoplankton and terrestrial plants, include nitrogen, phosphorus, and iron. These nutrients are essential for growth but may be in short supply in certain environments, affecting productivity. The term defined as the number of individuals of a population per unit area is "population density."
Ecology, or ecological science, is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of living organisms and how the distribution and abundance are affected by interactions between the organisms and their environment.
Ecology, or ecological science, is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of living organisms and how the distribution and abundance are affected by interactions between the organisms and their environment.
Light affects the abundance and distribution of living organisms through its affect on primary producers. Plants depend on light. The more plant life is available, the more animal life the biome can support.
Some kingdoms that do not have photosynthetic organisms include Animalia, Fungi, and certain species within the Protista kingdom. These organisms obtain their energy through other means, such as consuming organic matter or absorbing nutrients from their environment.
The scientific study of the distribution and the abundance of life and the interactions between organisms and their natural environment.
(1972) Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms
Photosynthetic organisms basically just use water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight to make their own food, hence the name photosynthetic, photo meaning light and synthetic meaning the forming or building of more complex substances or compounds from elements or simplier compounds.
Photosynthetic organisms are producers because they can produce their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis. Fungi are not photosynthetic and rely on external sources of nutrients, making them heterotrophs.
The most important role of photosynthetic organisms in an ecosystem is to produce oxygen and organic molecules (such as glucose) through the process of photosynthesis. This provides energy and nutrients for other organisms in the ecosystem, forming the base of the food chain and supporting the overall biodiversity and stability of the ecosystem.
Animals and photosynthetic organisms depend on each other for survival through a process called symbiosis. Photosynthetic organisms, like plants and algae, produce oxygen and food through photosynthesis, which animals need to survive. In return, animals provide carbon dioxide and nutrients that photosynthetic organisms need for growth. This mutual relationship ensures the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, making it possible for both types of organisms to thrive.
The study of the abundance of organisms in a specific area is known as population ecology. It focuses on understanding the factors that influence population size, distribution, and dynamics over time. Population ecologists study how births, deaths, immigration, and emigration affect population growth and overall abundance.