Ecosystems

Producers on a food web are organisms, like plants, algae, and some bacteria, that can produce their own energy through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create sugars and other organic molecules, which serve as a source of energy for themselves and other organisms in the food web that consume them.

Carbon in plants is passed on through the food chain when herbivores consume the plants and incorporate the carbon into their own tissues. When carnivores consume the herbivores, they also assimilate the carbon from the plants indirectly. Decomposers further break down the organic matter of dead plants and animals, releasing carbon back into the ecosystem for reuse.

Juan Seguín is pronounced as "Hwahn Seh-geen." The "J" in Juan is pronounced like an "H" in English, and the "u" is pronounced with a "w" sound. Seguín is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable.

An interspecific relationship refers to interactions between different species, while an intraspecific relationship refers to interactions within the same species. Interspecific relationships can include competition, predation, mutualism, and commensalism, while intraspecific relationships can involve competition for resources, mating, and social hierarchies within a species.

An apple is a producer, as it is a fruit that is produced by apple trees through photosynthesis. It is not a consumer or decomposer in this context.

In a food web for the baiji dolphin, the baiji would be at the top as an apex predator, feeding on various fish species like carp and catfish. Its prey would include smaller fish, crustaceans, and insects. Other organisms in the food web could include birds, such as egrets and herons, that feed on the same fish species as the baiji.

One animal that hunts at night is the owl. Owls have excellent night vision and the ability to fly silently, allowing them to hunt under the cover of darkness. They primarily prey on small mammals, birds, and insects.

Yes, the xylophone is used in orchestra music. It is a common percussion instrument that adds bright and distinctive sounds to orchestral pieces, often used to provide rhythm, melody, or even special effects in the music.

The habitat for the tiger reaches from India to China and Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, the habitat for tigers has greatly diminished since before the 1940's. Tigers live in areas that are close to water. Usually a tiger will prefer to live in an area dense with vegetation, that provides good cover. They may sleep in caves or large trees that are hollow. They may live in forest areas, grassland, or places that are very rocky.

Autumn wood refers to the type of wood harvested during the fall season. This wood is typically more mature and has different properties compared to wood harvested in other seasons. It is often used in carpentry, construction, and woodworking projects.

Scavengers, such as vultures and hyenas, are typically the ones that help connect the top of a food chain back to the bottom by feeding on the remains of a top predator when it dies. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients and energy back into the food chain through the process of decomposition.

Hawaii and Florida are the two states in the US that have tropical wet and dry climates. These states experience distinct wet and dry seasons, with warm temperatures year-round and high humidity levels.

The two types of limiting factors are density-dependent factors, which increase in intensity as population density increases, and density-independent factors, which affect populations regardless of their density. Examples of density-dependent factors include competition for resources and disease, while examples of density-independent factors include natural disasters and climate change.

There are about 3,000 wild ponies in the New Forest, which is a national park in southern England known for its free-roaming ponies.

Rabbits in Australia have had a significant impact on the ecosystem by overgrazing native plants, leading to soil erosion and habitat destruction. They also compete with native herbivores for food resources, which can alter the balance of the ecosystem. Additionally, rabbits are known to be carriers of diseases that can affect native species.

Importation of organisms can be bad because it can introduce invasive species to new environments, where they can outcompete native species, disrupt ecosystems, and cause harm to agriculture. These invasive species can also spread diseases that may not be native to the area, leading to further negative impacts on the environment and economy.

Yes, an aphid is a small sap-sucking insect.

Yes, with caution.

On raw food in general: A lot of people, and with considerable support, believe that raw food entirely is best for dogs, ie. canines. That includes raw chicken bones. NOT COOKED CHICKEN BONES!

They call the diet: "BARF". (No need to go into shock over the word; it stands for "Bones And Raw Food". It is not a catch word for regurgitation at being offended, annoyed or just because you consider somebody else lame...for sure!)

Many responsible people who just spend fortunes on canine heath care, and canines, and doggie lifestyles, and working-dog employment, and companion dogs, and not just on account of diet, but also other factors, such as hip dysplasia and dental care, aging, internal and external parasites control, behaviour modification, and socialization so they can live in the same house without totally trashing it, tend to agree with some of the explanations and notions about dog diet. For sure, the diet more nearly fits their evolutionary background. Sort of like it would be best for relatively hairless bipeds to eat more vegetables, drink more water, and run more...that fits their evolutionary background, too.

Dogs are carnivores, and digest raw meat and bones easily.

Cooked vs. Uncooked chicken bones: One suggests that the first answer has a bit of confusion between COOKED chicken bones which do splinter, and are nearly impossible for the dog to digest easly, and can penatrate the bowels, and just about everything else. Bones alone tend to compact in the lower colon. These animal are mammals. Digging lumps of desicated and compacted colon crap from a dog is neither fun for the dog nor the human.

That is simply not the usual results from raw chicken bones, draped in raw chicken flesh. Constipation is a very bad doggy trip; however, a balanced diet of the whole animal goes a long way to decrease the possibility of the problem.

So, the first answer is interesting and seems to follow the culture promoted by dog food manufactures; in that sense it is conventional wisdom, but it is probabally incorrect: like all dog diets and human diets, you just have to think about what you are trying to do with the animal if you are the one doing the feeding.

Find a single example, with competent observation and recording which shows that dogs have intestinal injuries from raw poultry bones, when the bones are coated with flesh and/or feathers. (It might happen, but there's just not a very good record.)

Genetics, environment, education, nutrition, and overall brain health can all impact intelligence. Factors like access to resources, individual experiences, and opportunities for cognitive development also play a role. Additionally, factors like motivation, curiosity, and mindset can influence how intelligence is expressed.

Second to the top - they are predators but I believe that a Killer Whales probably kill and eat them so they are not the top predator.

So the pyramid would go (starting at the bottom):

Plankton -> fish-> penguin -> Leopard seal -> Killer Whale

Animals with internal skeletons are called vertebrates. These skeletons provide support and protection for the body's organs and allow for movement through muscles attached to them. Examples of vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

the reason some organisms play more than one role in the ecosystem is because for example a blade of grass gets energy from the sun and is food to many animals. sometimes evolution just does that!

The Sumatran Montane Rainforest is a fragile environment due to human activities like logging, agriculture expansion, and infrastructure development. These activities lead to deforestation, habitat destruction, and fragmentation, threatening the unique species endemic to this region. The high biodiversity and sensitivity to disturbances make it challenging for the ecosystem to recover once disrupted.

Rotifers play a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics by serving as food for various organisms such as fish and insect larvae. They also contribute to nutrient cycling by consuming algae and detritus, thereby helping to regulate water quality. Additionally, rotifers can aid in controlling algal blooms by grazing on algae populations.