1.4.1 - 1.4.4 Ecology, Ecosystem, Biosphere, Habitat · 1/1/2013 · What is Ecology? Ecology is...
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1.4.1 – 4 + 7 Ecology, Ecosystem,
Biosphere, Habitat & Niche
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Need to know
1. Define the term: ecosystem.
2. Name a range of ecosystems
3. Explain the term: biosphere.
4. Define the term: habitat.
5. Name examples of habitats.
6. Explain the term niche and give examples.
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1.4.1 Ecology
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What is Ecology?
Ecology is the study of how living things
relate to each other and to their environment
Their environment refers to all the conditions
in which the organism lives, which affect
the growth and development of the
organism.
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1.4.2 Ecosystem
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What is an Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a community of living
organisms interacting with one another and
their non-living environment within a
particular area.
The earth itself is a true ecosystem as no part
of it is completely isolated from the rest.
Ecosystem = Communities + Environment
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Learning check
What is ecology?
Ecology is the study of how living things
relate to each other and to their environment
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Diversity of ecosystems
Woodland, Hedgerow,
Seashore, Marine,
Grassland, Freshwater,
Tree, etc.
Can you name some more?
Ecosystems can be very large
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To study an ecosystem
We divide the ecosystem into a number of
smaller, more manageable areas (habitats).
Individual habitats are then studied.
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Learning check
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a community of living
organisms interacting with one another and
their non-living environment within a
particular area.
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1.4.3 Biosphere
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What is the Biosphere?
The biosphere is that part of the earth
inhabited by living organisms, including
land, ocean and the atmosphere in which
life can exist.
It is the global ecosystem.
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Biosphere
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Relationships
in the
biosphere
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Learning check
What is the biosphere?
The biosphere is that part of the earth
inhabited by living organisms, including
land, ocean and the atmosphere in which
life can exist.
It is the global ecosystem.
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1.4.4 Habitat
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What is a Habitat?
A habitat is the particular place within the
ecosystem where an organism lives and to
which it is adapted
As a living organism (you) what is your
Habitat, Ecosystem and Biosphere?
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Summary
• Biosphere = that part of the earth and its atmosphere in which life can exist composed of ecosystems
• Ecosystems = composed of communities of organisms and their environment
• Communities = populations of different species of organisms
• Habitats = is the place where an organism lives and to which it is adapted
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Learning check
What is a habitat?
A habitat is the particular place within the
ecosystem where an organism lives and to
which it is adapted.
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1.4.7 Niche
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Simple Definition
A niche is the functional role of an organism
in an ecosystem.
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Explanation of Niche
A niche is a term describing the relational
position of a species or population in an
ecosystem.
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Niche Explanation (cont’d)
This includes how a population responds to the abundance of its resources and enemies
(e.g. by growing when resources are abundant, and predators, parasites and pathogens are scarce)
and how it affects those same factors (e.g. by reducing the abundance of resources through consumption and contributing to the population growth of enemies by falling prey to them).
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Niche Explanation (cont’d)
The abiotic (non-living) or physical
environment is part of the niche because it
influences how populations affect, and are
affected by, resources and enemies.
The description of a niche may include
descriptions of the organism's life history,
habitat, and place in the food chain.
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Learning Check
What is meant by a niche?
• A niche is the functional role of an
organism in an ecosystem.
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Niche Explanation (cont’d)
No two species can occupy the same niche in
the same environment for a long time.
When plants and animals are introduced into a
new environment, they can occupy new
niches or niches of native organisms,
outcompete the native species, and become
a serious pest.
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Lichens
Two lichens on a rock, in
two different ecological
niches.
Can you explain why they
are different niches?
Lichenes on a rock
Author: Johann Dréo
Date: 2005, august, 10
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Summary
For a species to maintain its population, its
individuals must survive and reproduce.
Certain combinations of environmental
conditions are necessary for individuals of
each species to tolerate the physical
environment, obtain energy and nutrients,
and avoid predators.
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Summary cont’d
The total requirements of a species for all
resources and physical conditions determine
where it can live and how abundant it can
be at any one place.
These requirements are termed the ecological
niche.
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Interesting Historical Note
Charles Sutherland Elton, a British ecologist,
gave the first working definition of the
niche concept.
He was credited of saying "when an ecologist
sees a badger, they should include in their
thoughts some definitive idea of the
animal's place in the community to which it
belongs, just as if they had said 'there goes
the vicar'"
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