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Ecology
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“The study of animals and plants and their relations to each other and their environment”
Kendeigh 1961 |
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1. Populations
2. Communities 3. Ecosystems |
1. Individuals of the same species living in the same area at the same time
2. Interactions between populations of different species 3. Interactions between many species (plant and animal) over broad geographic areas |
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Global Climate Patterns
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Solar radiation influences climate
--Not uniform over Earth’s surface Warm air holds more moisture --Equatorial areas more tropical --25°N to 25°S latitude Cooler air carries less moisture --Belt around 30°N and 30°S --Major deserts |
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Global Climate Patterns
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Regional or temporal climate variation
--El Nino Southern Oscillations Topographic climate variation --Rain shadow effect --North-facing versus south-facing slopes --Altitude Human induced climate changes --Global warming |
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Biomes
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Climate affects distribution of plants and animals
Biological communities based on dominant vegetation Large-scale communities are called biomes --Dynamic in space and time --Grade into each other—forming ecotones |
