Ecology

Mice are an energy source for

An organism's role or job in it's ecosystem is called what?

Know your levels of organization in an ecosystem!!

Precipitation and evaporation are important components of the

What is lost to the environment at each of the trophic levels in an energy pyramid?

A vulture that feeds on dead animals is called a(n)

An organism that feeds only on plants is called a(n)

Fleas attach to the skin of warm-blooded animals, feed on their blood, and make animals itch.

The temperature in the desert gets real hot. The lizards walk around with their mouths open releasing heat. The temp is

Which biogeochemical cycle helps in the process of photosynthesis?

The reestablishment and regrowth of organisms in an environment is called

Organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down dead and decaying plants and animals are called

The amount of energy in a food web is 540 calories for tertiary consumers. How much of the energy is in the secondary?

Which biome has limited sunlight and wildlife such as toucans, monkeys, and parrots?

An organism that CANNOT make its own food is called a(n)

Which biome is characterized by very low temps, snow, little precipitation, and permafrost?

The dry weight of tissue and other organic matter found in a specific ecosystem is called?

Which group below in the food web are predators?

What do the arrows represent in a food web or chain?

What is the original source of almost all of the energy in most ecosystems?

The branch of biology dealing with the interactions among organisms in their environment is called

Barnacles adhere to the skin of a whale to be deposited in a new location. The whale is unaffected.

In an energy pyramid, which level contains the greatest amount of energy?

The lion stalks the antelope until it gets away from its pack, then attacks and kills it. This relationship is

The difference in the size of each layer of an energy pyramid is primarily the result of the difference in

Looking at the food web, which organism would cause the most instability in the ecosystem if it was removed?

When plants release water vapor through their pores to release heat, it is called what?

Mycorrhizae live on plant roots and increase the ability to absorb nutrients. The mycorrhorizae are provided with carbs

The phosphorus cycle begins due to

Which organisms in this food web can be described as both primary and secondary consumers?

Includes all the members of the same species that live in an area is called what?