Ecosystems

This is known as competition, where different species compete for the same resources, such as food, water, or shelter. Competition can lead to changes in population sizes or behaviors as species try to outcompete each other for resources.

Factors to include in developing a community profile are demographics (population size, age, ethnicity), economic indicators (income levels, employment rates), social characteristics (education levels, housing, healthcare), geographical features, cultural aspects, and any specific issues or challenges facing the community.

Community mobilizers are responsible for engaging and empowering communities to address issues, implement programs, and promote positive change. They facilitate communication, build relationships, mobilize resources, and support community-led initiatives. Their role involves fostering collaboration, participation, and ownership within the community.

Abalone is a mollusc, class gastropoda. They're functionally very simple snails. The foot of the abalone is the msot commonly consumed part, although the liver and even the stomach contents (they're herbivores) are considered delicacies in some places, including Japan. Arguably, abalone are on the decline and, while still unprotected and a market animal, numbers are way down and I expect them to enter the protected lists soon. This is due to their very slow rate of reproduction (est. 5 years before they achieve legal size to catch), intense harvesting, and the fact that they're a very delicate animal.

Elephants are found in large numbers in Africa and South Asia. They inhabit the Savannahs of Africa and the dense rain forests of South Asia. Their natural habitat usually surrounds abundant water sources like lakes and rivers. They also prefer habitats with lush green vegetation and trees which they forage on. In the African continent, they can be found in countries Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe etc. The Asian Elephant can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Burma etc

An ecosystem is considered sustainable when it can maintain its balance and functions over time without any significant external interference, such as human activities. Key indicators of a sustainable ecosystem include biodiversity, natural resource availability, and ecological resilience to disturbances. Monitoring these factors can help determine the overall health and sustainability of an ecosystem.

An ecologist studies living and nonliving factors in an environment to understand how they interact and influence each other. This field of science focuses on the relationships between organisms and their surroundings to better comprehend ecological systems and dynamics.

Some organisms that make up an oceanic food web include phytoplankton, zooplankton, small fish like anchovies, sardines, and herring, larger fish like tuna and sharks, marine mammals like dolphins and whales, jellyfish, squid, and seabirds.

Plants that can be used to create habitats include native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. These plants provide food and shelter for various wildlife species, promote biodiversity, and help to restore and maintain natural ecosystems. It is important to choose plant species that are well-suited to the specific habitat and growing conditions.

That would have to be the domestic housecat. Usually a spoiled creature, it sleeps 20 hours a day only to awake to its staff who give it food, love, affection, cushions to sleep on, constant compliments, and plenty of toys and catnips. Any behavior concerns, such as tempers and aloofness are seen as "cute." Ah, to be a cat.

Food webs demonstrate how different living things in an ecosystem get the energy to survive by demonstrating the accurate way of showing how energy is transferred in feeding interactions in an ecosystem.

Biotic factors in a wild cat's habitat include prey animals, competitors for resources, predators, parasites, and symbiotic organisms. These factors can impact the availability of food, shelter, and mates for wild cats.

Symbiosis is a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological species. It can involve mutualism (both species benefit), commensalism (one benefits, the other is unaffected), or parasitism (one benefits, the other is harmed).

No, not all symbiotic relationships involve harm. In mutualistic relationships, both species benefit from each other, while in commensalistic relationships, one species benefits without causing harm to the other. Harmful interactions can occur in some cases, such as in parasitic relationships where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

Some non-human activities that release carbon into the atmosphere as CO2 during the carbon cycle include volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and the decomposition of organic matter in soils. These processes release carbon that has been stored in rocks, vegetation, or soil back into the atmosphere.

A biome is a large geographical region characterized by a dominant type of plant. Each biome has distinct flora and fauna adapted to its specific environmental conditions. Examples of biomes include rainforest, desert, and tundra.

Sweet basil provides a food source for various beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, contributing to pollination activity in the ecosystem. It also attracts predatory insects that help control pest populations, supporting biodiversity. Additionally, the aromatic oils in sweet basil may act as a natural repellent against certain pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

A limiting factor is a factor that limits the growth, distribution, or abundance of a population in an ecosystem. Examples include food availability, competition for resources, predation, disease, and environmental conditions such as temperature or water availability.

Environmental changes such as availability of resources, changes in predation pressure, or disease outbreaks can affect the carrying capacity of a population by either increasing or decreasing the amount of resources available for the population to survive and reproduce.

Mutualism is when both organisms benefit.

Commensalism is when one organism benefits and the other is unharmed.

Parasitism is when one organism benefits while the other is harmed in some way,

People can help temperate deciduous forests by planting native trees, reducing deforestation, supporting conservation efforts, and practicing sustainable forestry. Additionally, minimizing pollution, avoiding the introduction of invasive species, and promoting awareness and education about the importance of these forests can also contribute to their conservation and protection.

Great blue herons play an important role in their ecosystem as top predators, helping to control populations of fish, frogs, and other small animals. They also contribute to nutrient cycling by redistributing nutrients through their droppings. Additionally, their presence can indicate the health of wetland habitats where they often reside.

Organisms in an ecosystem that first capture energy are called producers. They are typically plants or algae that use sunlight to convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This energy is then passed on to other organisms in the food chain.

Some key limiting factors that can prevent a project from moving forward include insufficient resources (budget, time, manpower), unclear project goals or scope, lack of stakeholder support or buy-in, poor communication or collaboration among team members, and external factors such as regulatory changes or market shifts. Addressing these factors proactively through effective planning, communication, and risk management can help mitigate their impact on the project.

Fewer organisms are supported at each trophic level due to energy loss as it is transferred through the food chain. Only a portion of the energy from one trophic level is passed on to the next, with the rest being used for metabolism or lost as heat. This results in a decrease in the number of organisms that can be sustained at higher trophic levels.