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Temperate Rainforest; precipitation comes in the form of fogdrip, forms when fog droplets condense on the needles or leaves of trees or other objects, and drips to the ground
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What biome is this?
What is its source of precipitation? |
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Nurse plants; they promote the growth of plants underneath their branches by
1) providing shade 2) reducing soil temperature 3) concealing them from herbivores 4) providing necessary minerals |
What are the trees seen here dispersed among the cacti? What is their function?
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The rainshadow effect; winds carry moist ocean air up a mountain range, causing the air to cool, expand, and fall as precipitation. On the leeward side of the mountain, dry air descends, picking up any moisture, creating desert conditions.
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What does this represent?
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temperate rainforests and deserts
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What biomes are a result of the rain shadow effect?
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Boreal forest; grizzly bears are responsible for the transfer of nutrients from an oceanic ecosystem to the forest ecosystem, dispersed fish carcasses and feces.
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Which biome does he belong to?
Why is he significant to that biome? |
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a way in which different species can use the same resource, such as food, without occupying the same physical location at the same point in time.
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What is resource partitioning?
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1) small leaf surfaces to reduce moisture loss
2) green stems 3) coated leaves 4) special root systems 5) plant spacing 6) gray plants 7) vertical stems and leaves |
What are some important adaptations of desert plants?
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Temperate rainforest; the Mountain Beaver has extensive tunnel systems which can house over 20 different species. It daily consumes up to two thirds its own weight in water, which is why this animal is only found in temperate rainforests.
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Why is he significant to that biome? |
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Arctic tundra
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What biome is this? What causes the ponds in the background?
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desert; long ears with many blood vessels dissipate heat
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what biome does he belong to? What special adaptation does he possess for living in this biome?
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Temperate deciduous; the layers that comprise this forest ascend from the ground up, before the canopy blocks out the sun.
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What biome is this? What allows for plant diversity in this forest?
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Tropical grassland or savannah; seasonal drought, fire, and grazing of large animals must occur to prevent trees from overtaking the grassland.
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What biome is this? What has to occur to maintain this biome
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Riparian forests or 'green ribbons'; they act as biofilters, support a large number diversity of species, act as wildlife corridors, and dissipates stream energy.
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What biome is this? Why are they important?
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Grasslands; the dung beetle
1) removes wastes, providing plants with nutrients 2) establishes new plants by burying the seeds contained in the waste 3) churns and aerates soil 4) reduces disease spread by parasitic worms that beetles feed upon |
What biome does he belong to? Why is he significant?
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Any organism that produces its own energy via photosynthesis, such as plants, algae, and some bacteria.
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What are primary producers?
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Herbivores (plant-eating animals), such as insects rabbits, and rodents.
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What are primary consumers?
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Carnivores (meat-eating animals) that consume herbivores, such as birds and frogs.
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What are secondary consumers?
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Their mounds provide soil that allow trees to grow, which in turn feed certain herbivores. Tree growth would not be possible without them
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Why are termites considered a keystone species?
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they eat trees which prevent grassland from converting to woodland, and they use their tusks to dig water holes, providing water for many other animals.
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Why are elephants considered keystone species?
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Alpine Tundra, plants and low shrubs are cold and wind resistant. Animals are short with stocky arms and legs to reduce heat loss, and thick, insulating fur.
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What biome is this? What are some plant and animal adaptations in this area?
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Concealing coloration
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What kind of camouflage is being used?
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Nest predation
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What is this an example of?
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Boreal forest; pine trees are cone-shaped that prevents snow build-up, dark green needles that allow photosynthesis to occur in the cold, and waxy, perennial needles to prevent water loss. They also produce 'anti-freeze' so they don't freeze during the coldest months.
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What biome is this? What are some of the pine tree adaptations to this climate?
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Disguise coloration
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What type of camouflage is this?
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Chaparral. Most of the plants are either pyrophytes (fire-tolerant), or pyrophiles (fire-lovers), that require fire to germinate.
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What type of biome is this? What kind of plants populate this biome?
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Mimicry
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What type of camouflage is this?
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Dryas are primary producers found in primary succession areas, such as glacial morains. They are considered facilitators because of their ability to fixate nitrogen. This enables future plants to inhabit the soil.
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What is the significance of the Dryas plant?
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Plants that grow on other plants. They are common in temperate rainforests. Their existence is made possible because of continual fogdrip.
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What are epiphytes? What biome do they belong to? What allows them to grow on trees?
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During the dry summers, fog moisture is extracted by trees producing a fog drip, which keeps the forest moist.
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What is the significance of fogdrip?
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They require no water intake; they recycle moisture with their own breathing, their specialized kidneys return water directly to the bloodstream, and they manufacture water from dry seeds.
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What special adaptation does the kangaroo rat possess?
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Krummholz; their deformities are caused by continual high winds. They occur in the ecotone just below alpine tundra.
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What are these deformed trees called? What causes this? Where are they found?
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It's a parasite, obtaining water and nutrients from trees, their host.
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What is significant about mistletoe?
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Disruptive Coloration
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What type of camouflage is this?
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Only nests in 20-30 year old Jack Pines. These trees can only exist if forest fires occur, which causes the pinecones to release their seeds, giving rise to younger trees. Several species of warblers obtain their food from different parts of the tree, reducing competition among themselves.
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What is significant about the Kirkland Warbler? How is he representative of resource partitioning?
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Tropical rainforest; consist of mostly broadleaf evergreens (palm trees, bamboo), warm temperature, 4 layers of forest, and animals live mostly in canopy.
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What biome is this? What are some of the characteristics of this biome?
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Disruptive coloration
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What type of camouflage is this?
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Tamarack trees are the only deciduous conifer trees. They can survive the acidity of the soil near bogs, preventing other pine trees from growing near them, guaranteeing them sufficient sunlight.
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What are the yellow-colored trees? Why are they significant? What special adaptation allows them to survive?
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Crossbills live in the boreal forest. Their bills are uniquely shaped to remove seeds from pine cones.
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What type of bird is this? In what biome does he live? Why is his beak shaped the way it is?
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Tropical grasslands, or savanna
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What biome is this?
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Their tunnels aerate soil, which makes for richer grass, channels rainwater to prevent run-off and erosion, and they trim vegetation around colonies which remove cover for predators.
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Why is the prairie dog considered a keystone species?
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Warning coloration; typical camouflage of tropical rainforest
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What kind of camouflage is this? What biome is this type of camouflage typically used?
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A common feature of the Pacific temperate rain forest; they nurture seedlings by providing water, leaf litter, and disease protection from soil pathogens.
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Why are nurse logs significant? In what biome do they exist?
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Disguise coloration
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What type of camouflage is this?
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