Flashcards: Ecology and Biomes Fundamentals — 10 cards

Ecology — definition?

Study of interactions between organisms and environment.

Community — composed of?

All interacting populations in an environment.

Population — same?

Group of same species in a specific area.

Ecosystem components?

Living organisms and abiotic environment.

Major land biomes?

Tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, rain forest, grassland.

Biomes — characterized by?

Climate, soil, and dominant vegetation.

Pioneer organisms — role?

First colonizers in ecological succession.

Symbiosis types?

Mutualism benefits both; parasitism benefits one, harms other.

Producers — function?

Create food from inorganic substances.

Ocean zones?

Photic zone supports photosynthesis; aphotic zone lacks sunlight.