The relationship that exists when athlete’s foot fungus grows on a human is an example of (1) predator/prey (2) producer/consumer (3) parasite/host (4) decomposer/autotroph
Biomes Every environment on Earth is distinct and is determined by biotic & abiotic factors They have typical: flora (plants) & fauna (animals) They have typical: temperatures, moisture, etc. Examples are: Tundra, Taiga, Deserts, Wetlands Deciduous Forests, Tropics, & Ocean
ECOSYTEM = Local BIOME = Similar ecosystems BIOSPHERE = ALL biomes (Living Environment)
Which biome? Which biome? Which biome?
What happens if there is a natural (or man-made) disaster in a biome?
Ecological Succession change in an ecosystem over time
Each biome has distinct Pioneer and Climax species. Pioneers Each biome has distinct Pioneer and Climax species.
The type of succession depends upon the biome The type of succession depends upon the biome. Tropical forests become tropical forests again, not deserts!
Year 20 Year 28 Year 5 Year 1 Year 10
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In New York State, small farms that were abandoned many years ago have become hardwood forests. This is an example of (1) local deforestation (2) biotechnology (3) ecological succession (4) habitat loss