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Ecology and Bionomics
This category is for questions about the field of Biology that ties together the environment and its inhabitants in order to better understand the world we live in.
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What is the biggest animal a carnivorous plant can eat?
In terms of size, the largest carnivorous plants are in the genera Nepenthes and Triphyophyllum. The Nepenthes rajah species is one of the largest and can eat frogs, geckos, skinks, and even mice.
One of the most amazing carnivorous plants and well known is the Venus flytrap.
Ecoline refers to a hypothetical line that represents a gradient of changing environmental conditions across a landscape or ecosystem. It is used to study how different species respond to these changing conditions and how they interact along this gradient. Ecolines can help researchers understand patterns of biodiversity and species distributions in relation to environmental factors.
What are the 5 ecological relationship and its meaning?
- Mutualism: Both species benefit from the relationship.
- Commensalism: One species benefits while the other is unaffected.
- Parasitism: One species benefits at the expense of the other.
- Competition: Both species are negatively impacted due to competition for resources.
- Predation: One species benefits by consuming the other.
What is ecological enhancement?
Social vitality refers to the society's ability to make good of itself , to improve itself and to develop itself. As an important social phenomenon, it appears in every aspect of social life and social development, which including the trend and the orientation of social material level, institutional level, spirit level and the whole society. Social vitality not only derives from men's needs and their social practice, especially their material production practice, but also develops with them.
Are stomata present in xerophytes?
Yes, xerophytes have stomata. However, they typically have adaptations to help reduce water loss through transpiration, such as sunken stomata or hairs around the stomata to create a humid microenvironment.
Ecologist can make predictions using ecological models true or false?
True. Ecologists use ecological models to make predictions about how ecosystems may respond to different environmental conditions, species interactions, or human activities. These models help scientists understand ecological processes and make informed decisions for conservation and management purposes.
What are the concerns of ecology?
Ecology is concerned with the relationships between organisms and their environment, including how ecosystems function and the impact of human activities on natural systems. Key concerns include biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and invasive species disrupting ecosystems. Working to address these concerns is essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced planet.
When During fermentation glucose is incompletely broken down to form?
During fermentation, glucose is incompletely broken down to form either ethanol (alcohol fermentation) or lactic acid (lactic acid fermentation) in order to regenerate NAD+ for glycolysis to continue in the absence of oxygen.
Think of a plant that has bees as its one type of pollinator. The pollen would be taken long distances to other plants of the species and good genetic recombination would ensue from this. Also, a plant spread out like this would have many different micro environments to flourish in and the variations of this plant could do better in one of these environments.
The obvious disadvantage would be if your pollinator succumbed to some disease or other local natural disaster.
Who made the first hierarchical classification system?
Linnaeus did!
Carl von Linné was the man's full name. Paste and copy the links below:
For more information on Carolus Linnaeus, visit Britannica.com or
www.answers.com/topic/carolus-linnaeus.
Do slaters have directional responses to light intensity?
yes..well slaters inhabit places which are moist and dark...since dark areas have moist condition this prevents them from dehydration..as light is concerned, light comes with heat and this is why slaters move away from light....THEY FEAR OF DEHYDRATION!
Pressures or demands placed on an organism to adjust or adapt to its environment describes?
This describes the concept of natural selection, where the environment exerts pressures or demands on organisms to adapt in order to survive and reproduce successfully. Organisms that possess beneficial traits are more likely to survive and pass on these traits to their offspring, leading to changes in the population over time.
What is Earth's major ecological communities?
Earth's major ecological communities include forests, grasslands, deserts, tundra, and aquatic ecosystems such as freshwater and marine ecosystems. Each of these communities have distinct biodiversity, climate conditions, and ecological processes.
What is the functional role of forming tetrads in meiosis and or mitosis?
Tetrads only appear in meiosis. The tetrad is the joining of four chromosomes in prophase I of meiosis. Two male duplicated chromosomes and two female chromosomes. The most important role of tetrad formation is ' crossing over. ' This is the exchange of genetic information between the male and female chromosomes. The material, whole genes, is physically swapped between the male and female chromosomes.
How many members of a species can live in an ecological niche?
The number of individuals that can live in an ecological niche is dependent on factors such as resource availability, competition, and environmental conditions. As the competition for resources increases, the number of individuals that can occupy a niche may decrease. Each species adapts to its niche to maximize its chances of survival and reproduction within the specific ecological conditions.
5 ways satellites are used in ecological studies?
- Monitoring land use changes and deforestation.
- Tracking animal movements and migration patterns.
- Assessing changes in sea ice extent and sea surface temperature.
- Mapping coral reefs and monitoring their health.
- Studying the impact of natural disasters on ecosystems.
Do the results support the principle of competitive exclusion?
Yes, if the results show that one species outcompetes another leading to the elimination of the second species, it supports the principle of competitive exclusion. This principle states that two species competing for the same limited resource cannot coexist in the long term.
This process is known as primary succession, where pioneer species establish in an uninhabited area, paving the way for the colonization of other species. As these pioneer species alter environmental conditions, different organisms are able to thrive, gradually forming a diverse ecosystem. Over time, a complex web of interdependence develops among the various species in the area.
What was the silent spring about?
It was a book written by Rachal Carson, a marine biologist, and published in 1962. It was a fairly well documented book with overwhelming, and exagerated, social implications, designed to encourage the acceptance of the need for US federal environmental regulations. Primarily, the book sought to exposes the reckless use of the pesticide, DDT. The book, and the publics reaction to it, ultimately led to the banning of its use in the US.
The silent spring, of the title, was an animal metaphor used to predict a world without bird calls: a total die-off of birds. By extension, an undetermined, but detrimental, effect on all life, including human life, was predicted, if nothing were done to protect the deteriorating environment.
This book turned out to be the catalyst that, perhaps more than any other single factor, launched the modern environmental movements.
The niche of a shark in an ecosystem is to prevent overcrowding in it's environment.
How does a primary producer obtain their energy?
Primary producers, such as plants, obtain their energy through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose, which serves as their primary source of energy. This process allows them to convert light energy into chemical energy that can be used for growth and reproduction.
No, coral is not a decomposer. Coral is a marine invertebrate that forms colonies and plays a vital role in providing habitats for many other marine organisms. Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic matter.
Where does all the water eventually end up before it is returned to the air?
Water eventually ends up in the oceans before it is returned to the air through various processes like evaporation and transpiration. The water cycle, driven by the sun's energy, constantly moves water between land, oceans, and the atmosphere.
Succession is the series of predictable changes that occur over time in a?
natural community following a disturbance. It involves a gradual process of colonization, establishment, and replacement of plant and animal species until a stable climax community is reached.
