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BIOL chapter 11 term

TermDefinition
Ecology Scientific study of interactions (biotic + abiotic) that determine distribution & abundance of organisms
Distribution Where organisms are found geographically
Abundance Number of individuals in a given area
Environmentalism Social movement aimed at reducing human impact
Natural History Observational study of organisms (less experimental)
Ecology vs Natural History Ecology is experimental + analytical; natural history is observational
Multiple Scales Ecology operates at different spatial and temporal scales
Physical Variables Abiotic factors influencing organisms
Growth Rates Population dynamics affecting abundance
Biological Interactions Species interactions affecting distribution
Abiotic Factors Non-living environmental influences
Biotic Factors Living interactions between organisms
Human Impact Understanding Ecology helps understand environmental change
Biodiversity Conservation Helps manage and protect ecosystems
Step 1: Multiple Scales Understanding patterns across space/time
Step 2: Physical Variables Climate determines biome distribution
Step 3: Growth Rates Population size changes over time
Step 4: Biological Interactions Species interactions shape communities
Cause of Distribution Combination of abiotic + biotic factors
Hierarchy of Ecology Different levels build on each other
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