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Biology

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Adaptations, interdependence and competition

Biotic factors affecting the abundance & distribution or organisms

Exploring Animals and Plants: Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Cool Nature Tricks

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Exploring Animals and Plants: Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Cool Nature Tricks

Millie Batterbee

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A comprehensive guide to biodiversity and ecological relationships, focusing on classification of vertebrates and invertebrates in biodiversity, species interactions, and measurement methods.

Classification systems organize living organisms into hierarchical groups based on shared characteristics
Biodiversity measurement techniques include measuring plant biodiversity using quadrats and animal capture-recapture methods
Ecological relationships encompass competition, predation, and biological control using predator-prey relationships
Conservation efforts include various protection strategies from local to international levels
Species adaptations can be both morphological and behavioral, enhancing survival chances

14/05/2023

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Plants
flowering
Animals
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vertebrates have a back-
bone or invertebrates +
don't have

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Classification and Biodiversity Fundamentals

This page introduces the basic concepts of biological classification and adaptations. The content explains how organisms are broadly categorized into plants (flowering and non-flowering) and animals (vertebrates and invertebrates).

Definition: Morphological adaptations are physical changes that enhance an organism's survival probability.

Example: Vertebrates are distinguished by having a backbone, while invertebrates lack this feature.

Vocabulary: Adaptations can be either morphological (physical) or behavioral (relating to actions and responses).

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Competition in Ecosystems

This page explores different types of competition among organisms and factors affecting population sizes.

Definition: Interspecific competition occurs between different species, while intraspecific competition happens between members of the same species.

Highlight: Plants primarily compete for light, water, and minerals, while animals compete for food, territory, and mates.

Example: Population size changes can be influenced by predation, disease, and pollution.

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Biodiversity Measurement Techniques

This page details methods for measuring biodiversity in both plant and animal populations.

Vocabulary: Quadrat - a tool used for sampling plant populations in a defined area.

Highlight: The quadrat method involves random sampling to avoid bias and calculate population estimates.

Example: Animal population measurement uses mark-capture-recapture techniques, assuming no deaths or migration during the study period.

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Scientific Classification System

This section details the hierarchical classification system used in biology, from kingdom down to species level. The importance of scientific naming conventions is emphasized for global consistency.

Highlight: Scientific names consist of two parts: the genus (capitalized) and species (lowercase), written in italics.

Example: Panthera tigris is the scientific name for tiger, demonstrating the binomial nomenclature system.

Definition: A species represents the most specific level of classification, grouping organisms that can reproduce to create fertile offspring.

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Biological Control and Species Interactions

This final section explores biological control methods and different types of species interactions.

Definition: Biological control involves using one organism to control another's population through predation.

Vocabulary:

Predator: An animal that hunts and eats others
Prey: An animal eaten by predators
Native species: Organisms naturally occurring in an area
Alien species: Organisms introduced to non-native areas
Invasive species: Alien species negatively impacting native species

Highlight: Careful research is necessary to ensure biological control species don't become invasive or affect non-target species.

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Biodiversity and Conservation

This section covers the importance of biodiversity and various conservation methods.

Definition: Biodiversity measures both the variety of species and the number of individuals within those species in a given area.

Highlight: Conservation methods include national parks, seed banks, breeding programs, and international conventions.

Example: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species helps protect biodiversity globally.

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Subjects

Biology

Ecology

Adaptations, interdependence and competition

Biotic factors affecting the abundance & distribution or organisms

Exploring Animals and Plants: Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Cool Nature Tricks

Millie Batterbee

@milliebatterbee_luab

11 Followers

A comprehensive guide to biodiversity and ecological relationships, focusing on classification of vertebrates and invertebrates in biodiversity, species interactions, and measurement methods.

Classification systems organize living organisms into hierarchical groups based on shared characteristics
Biodiversity measurement techniques include measuring plant biodiversity using quadrats and animal capture-recapture methods
Ecological relationships encompass competition, predation, and biological control using predator-prey relationships
Conservation efforts include various protection strategies from local to international levels
Species adaptations can be both morphological and behavioral, enhancing survival chances

14/05/2023

238

Biology

Classification and Biodiversity Fundamentals

Definition: Morphological adaptations are physical changes that enhance an organism's survival probability.

Example: Vertebrates are distinguished by having a backbone, while invertebrates lack this feature.

Vocabulary: Adaptations can be either morphological (physical) or behavioral (relating to actions and responses).

Competition in Ecosystems

This page explores different types of competition among organisms and factors affecting population sizes.

Definition: Interspecific competition occurs between different species, while intraspecific competition happens between members of the same species.

Highlight: Plants primarily compete for light, water, and minerals, while animals compete for food, territory, and mates.

Example: Population size changes can be influenced by predation, disease, and pollution.

Biodiversity Measurement Techniques

This page details methods for measuring biodiversity in both plant and animal populations.

Vocabulary: Quadrat - a tool used for sampling plant populations in a defined area.

Highlight: The quadrat method involves random sampling to avoid bias and calculate population estimates.

Example: Animal population measurement uses mark-capture-recapture techniques, assuming no deaths or migration during the study period.

Scientific Classification System

This section details the hierarchical classification system used in biology, from kingdom down to species level. The importance of scientific naming conventions is emphasized for global consistency.

Highlight: Scientific names consist of two parts: the genus (capitalized) and species (lowercase), written in italics.

Example: Panthera tigris is the scientific name for tiger, demonstrating the binomial nomenclature system.

Definition: A species represents the most specific level of classification, grouping organisms that can reproduce to create fertile offspring.

Biological Control and Species Interactions

This final section explores biological control methods and different types of species interactions.

Definition: Biological control involves using one organism to control another's population through predation.

Vocabulary:

Predator: An animal that hunts and eats others
Prey: An animal eaten by predators
Native species: Organisms naturally occurring in an area
Alien species: Organisms introduced to non-native areas
Invasive species: Alien species negatively impacting native species

Highlight: Careful research is necessary to ensure biological control species don't become invasive or affect non-target species.

Biodiversity and Conservation

This section covers the importance of biodiversity and various conservation methods.

Definition: Biodiversity measures both the variety of species and the number of individuals within those species in a given area.

Highlight: Conservation methods include national parks, seed banks, breeding programs, and international conventions.

Example: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species helps protect biodiversity globally.

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Knowunity has been named a featured story on Apple and has regularly topped the app store charts in the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

Philip, iOS User

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

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Exploring Animals and Plants: Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Cool Nature Tricks

Classification and Biodiversity Fundamentals

Competition in Ecosystems

Biodiversity Measurement Techniques

Scientific Classification System

Biological Control and Species Interactions

Biodiversity and Conservation

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Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

Knowunity has been named a featured story on Apple and has regularly topped the app store charts in the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.

Exploring Animals and Plants: Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Cool Nature Tricks

Classification and Biodiversity Fundamentals

Competition in Ecosystems

Biodiversity Measurement Techniques

Scientific Classification System

Biological Control and Species Interactions

Biodiversity and Conservation

Similar content

Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

Knowunity has been named a featured story on Apple and has regularly topped the app store charts in the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

4.9+

13 M

#1

950 K+

Still not convinced? See what other students are saying...

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.