The Ecology: Interactions Unit The Ecology: Interactions Unit Everything is connected to each other. Everything is connected to each other. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The Ecology: Interactions Unit The Ecology: Interactions Unit Everything is connected to each other. Everything is connected to each other. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Understanding the complexity of how species are connected is the key to better management and our own well-being. How are fungus and trees connected?
The big picture
Individual: Organism with unique DNA and cells. Individual: Organism with unique DNA and cells. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
On your whiteboard Draw a simple individual of any creature you know a little about Draw a simple individual of any creature you know a little about Don’t make it too big, you will need the space. Don’t make it too big, you will need the space. Cap your markers when done! Cap your markers when done!
What is the population of Henderson?
The population of what Mr. Ibeling?
Get ready for some fill in action
Population: Groups of similar individuals who tend to mate with each other in a limited geographic area. Population: Groups of similar individuals who tend to mate with each other in a limited geographic area.
The big picture
On your whiteboard Make a population of your individual Make a population of your individual
On your whiteboard Make a population of your individual Make a population of your individual
Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The big picture
On your whiteboard Draw some extra populations and make a community Draw some extra populations and make a community
On the back, start a concept map with individual, population and community Individual Population community
On the back, start a concept map with individual, population and community Individual Population community
On the back, start a concept map with individual, population and community Individual Population community
Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
On your whiteboard Draw a few abiotic factors in your ecosystem Draw a few abiotic factors in your ecosystem
Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Each has a range of tolerance. Or the limits of where they can live Each has a range of tolerance. Or the limits of where they can live What were some of the tolerance ranges for abiotic factors in our bean Lab? What were some of the tolerance ranges for abiotic factors in our bean Lab? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Let’s add in ecosystem and abiotic Individual Population community Ecosystem Abiotic
Let’s add in ecosystem and abiotic Individual Population community Ecosystem Abiotic Made of
Habitat: The type of environment in which an organism lives. Habitat: The type of environment in which an organism lives. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Which tree has more value in a forest ecosystem? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Answer! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Answer! Both have value, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Answer! Both have value, but dead trees are extremely valuable to a forest ecosystem because they provide habitat such as den sites, a steady food source of insects, and ultimately fertilize the soil after decay. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Answer! Both have value, but dead trees are extremely valuable to a forest ecosystem because they provide habitat such as den sites, a steady food source of insects, and ultimately fertilize the soil after decay. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Community ecology: The study of interacting populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
How do you pronounce niche? What is a niche? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Answer! Can be “Nitch” or “Neesh”. Both work. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “That is just a fancy name for saying…” “My job.”
Wrap up Finish the back of the concept map if you didn’t for homework Finish the back of the concept map if you didn’t for homework Finish retakes for tomorrow Finish retakes for tomorrow Watch my video and fix your lab if you need to Watch my video and fix your lab if you need to
What are some of the niches in this picture? Niche = jobs / role. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Plants: Provide oxygen and are the producers in this ecosystem
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Crayfish: Eats dead material and recycles nutrients + food source for fish.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Predatory Bird: Keeps populations of fish in check.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Trees: Hold soil together, food source, habitat for birds and other.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Fish: Keep insect populations in check, food source for larger fish.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Insects: Break down waste, food source, pollinate.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Clam: Filters water, creates habitat, food source.