introduction to ecology. ecology the study of the interactions that take place among organisms and...
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Introduction to Ecology
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EcologyThe study of the interactions that take place among organisms and their environment
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Biosphere
The part of the Earth that supports life
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EcosystemAll the organisms living in an area and the nonliving features of their environment
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Biotic FactorLiving
PlantsAnimalsSingle-celled organismsfungi
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Abiotic FactorsNon-livingAir Soil Temperature Sunlight
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PopulationSame species, same area
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CommunityAll populations in an ecosystem
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Habitat
Where an organism lives
“A habitat is where you hang your hat”
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Niche
The whole way of life of an organism
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CompetitionInteraction between organisms for food, space, sunlight, ect.Within same speciesBetween different species
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Limiting Factor
Anything that restricts the number of individuals in a population. Includes living / biotic and nonliving / abiotic features of the ecosystem
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Carrying capacityThe maximum number of individuals of any species that can be supported by an ecosystem
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Eating!!
Energy Transfer