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Unit 1Communication, Homeostasis and Energy
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Module 3: Ecosystems and Sustainability
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Explain the significance of limiting factors in determining the final size of a population.
Explain the meaning of the term carrying capacity.
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A group of organisms of the same species, which live in the same place, at the same time and can interbreed with one another.
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Sigmoid growth curves Populations tend to increase until
reaching the maximum number that can live in that habitat.
Limiting factor Factor which stops a population from
increasing in size. In wild populations, different factors may
effect population growth at different times and in different ways
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Suggest the limiting factors for a population of song thrushes in the gardens of a small town. Limited supply of
slugs, snails and invertebrates (food)
Nesting sites Predators parasites
Limiting factors also include the abiotic factors Water Light Oxygen Shelter temperature
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Abiotic - Non living factors Temperature Light intensity Soil pH Availability of water Availability of
minerals
Biotic – living factors Competition Predation disease
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Density dependent factors Effect increases as
population density increases
Population level off, then decrease
Example - availability of food
Density independent factors Effect independent
of the size of the population
Example – forest fire
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The maximum population size that can be maintained by an area over a period of time.
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In the wild it is unlikely that a population will enter a decline or death phase
A population will fluctuate up and down about the carrying capacity
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Describe predator–prey relationships and their possible effects on the population sizes of both the predator and the prey.
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Patterns of predator prey interaction Stable coexistence Cyclical variations Erratic swings Extinction of prey species
Important factors to consider Carrying capacity of the habitat Reproduction rate of prey Reproduction rate of predator Degree of flexibility of predator to switch prey
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Evidence suggests that The size of the predator population is
influenced by the size of the prey population And vice versa
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Predatory mite and its prey were introduced to a controlled environment
The populations of both mites oscillate The population of the prey rises followed by the
population of the predator
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Rise in population of predator follows that of the prey
Prey population limited by the rise in predators Reduction in food supply limits the predator
population Prey population begins to increase again
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In the wild, it is more likely that the predator will have more than one food source.
Although predatory-prey interactions are thought to be one of the main factors affecting the populations of lynxes and snowshoe hares in Northern Canada.
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Convert the information in the table into a graph to illustrate any patterns that may exist.
Label and number the axes clearlyDecide how to represent the
populations of hare and lynx on the same graph.
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year Population of hare (thousands)
Population of Lynx (thousands)
1845 12 22
1850 10 39
1855 63 6
1860 72 21
1865 139 3
1870 3 60
1875 62 4
1880 83 35
1885 120 63
1890 12 10
1895 70 40
1900 10 5
1905 68 43
1910 20 2
1915 60 23
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Describe and explain the patterns shown by the graph
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By removing prey who are strong competitors, weaker competitors can survive
Reduce effect of competitive exclusion The ecosystem benefits from
Increasing species diversity Increasing stability The ability to adapt to environmental change
Examples where removing predators has collapsed an ecosystem Otters and the sea kelp forests
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Predator-prey populations Look at the two graphs on the worksheet Answer the accompanying questions
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Predatory mite vs Prey1. Predator is the secondary consumer,
prey mite is the primary consumer2. Energy lost as transferred through
trophic levels▪ Less energy to support 2o consumers▪ As biomass of each individual is the same,
the number of secondary consumers will be smaller than the number of primary consumers
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Lynx vs. Snowshoe hare1. Lynx furs oscillated in 7-8 year cycles, never
rising above 6000 furs trapped, but in some years almost none were trapped
2. Lynx and hare populations oscillate on the same time scale
Which fits the predator prey theory as lynx data shadows that of the snow shoe hare after about 2 years.
Other factors Parasites Inconsistent trapping
No records of other possible factors
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Explain, with examples, the terms interspecific and intraspecific competition.
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Interspecific interactions Between individuals of different species
Intraspecific interactions Between individuals of the same species
Which type of interaction is more intense, interspecific or intraspecific? Why?
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Individuals that are best adapted will survive to reproduce
Slows down population growth and population enters stationary phase
Keeps population stable Decrease in population size, competition
reduces, population size increase Vice versa
intense
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Occurs when two niches overlapAffects population size and
distribution of a species in an ecosystem
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The sum of An organism’s adaptations The resources it needs The lifestyle to which it is fitted
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Paramecium aurelia and P. caudatum Experiments
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When cultured together Paramecium aurelia has a competitive advantage over P. caudatum for gaining food.
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The more overlap between two species’ niches would result in more intense competition Competitive exclusion principle
When grown together, there was competition for food with P. aurelia obtaining food more effectively than P. caudatum, which died out.
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Changes in population size of two species of flour beetle, Tribolium confusum and Tribolium castaneum, competing for food and space in a container of wholemeal flour.
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Several factors work together to influence population size and distribution Example –
distribution of two species of barnacle.
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Chthamalus stellatus Dessication at
the top of its range
Better at coping with temperature fluctuations and exposure to dry air.
Competition with Balanus at the bottom of its range.
Balanus balanoides Dessication and
competition with Chthamalus at the top of its range
Faster growing, so wins the competition for limited space on the rocks in the middle of its range
Predation by Nucellus at the bottom of its range and competition with seaweed for space.
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Competition How much can you remember?
Complete the worksheet, commenting on interspecific competition and interacting factors
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Past paper exam questions Competition▪ 2804 Jan 05 question 4
Populations and competition▪ 2804 Jun 06 question 4
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Distinguish between the terms conservation and preservation.
Discuss the economic, social and ethical reasons for conservation of biological resources.
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Biodiversity The range of habitats, communities and
species that are present in an area, and the genetic variation that exists within each species.
Conservation Active management of habitats in order to
maintain or increase biodiversity Preservation
Protects species or habitats e.g. by creating a nature reserve
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Management of human use of the biosphere so that it may yield the greatest sustainable benefit to present generations while maintaining it’s potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. World conservation strategy
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Ecosystems are not static, they are dynamic i.e. they change over time
Preserving an area without active management, may not be the best thing for that area.
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Conservation is the protection of ecosystems, habitats and species
These means taking action to halt destruction and extinction
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Conservation involves Managing areas of land Taking steps to encourage new habitats Removing animals to captivity Growing plants in cultivation
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The main reasons given for conserving species are Economic Ethical social
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Natural ecosystems provide services Examples▪ Regulation of atmosphere and climate▪ Formation and fertilisation of soil▪ Recycling of nutrients▪ Growth of timber, food and fuel
Ecosystems also provide goods such as wood and fish for free.
Tourism
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Species become extinct as a result of human action
Humans have a responsibility to maintain species, ecosystems and habitats for future generations
All organisms have a right to survive and live in the way to which they have become adapted.
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People enjoy visiting wild places Observing wildlife▪ The large animals are sustained by an
interdependent web which includes a huge number of species
Wellbeing – physical, intellectual and emotional health
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Explain how the management of an ecosystem can provide resources in a sustainable way, with reference to timber production in a temperate country.
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Removing timber from a forest or woodland in a manner that allows similar amounts to be removed year after year.
Maintaining the forest ecosystem Allowing all the different habitats and
species to survive
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When a deciduous tree is cut it regrows from its base
The new growth consists of several stems Rotational coppicing Coppice with standards
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Clear felling can destroy habitats Reduce soil mineral levels Increase soil erosion Increase flooding
Increasing biodiversity Leave each section of woodland for 50-
100 years
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Selective felling where only the largest most valuable trees are felled.
Any tree harvested is replaced by another
Local people benefit from the forest.
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Matching tree species to climate, topography and soil type
Planting trees the best distance apart.
Controlling pests and pathogensUsing every part of each tree felled
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Maintaining a sustainable forest ecosystem Gather information on biodiversity and wildlife Consider transport links and markets Formulate ecological and business plans Select appropriate species to grow Measurement of forest growth and structure Application of ecologically sensitive systems▪ Clear felling vs. selective felling vs. strip felling
Recreational use of forests by the public Use of broad-leaved deciduous species
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Explain that conservation is a dynamic process involving management and reclamation.
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Ecosystems are dynamic and ever-changing Heathland if abandoned would gradually revert
to woodland again (natural climax community) with the loss of important species
Conservation is an on-going process, its demands change as the ecosystem itself changes. This requires constant monitoring of the habitat
and biodiversity.
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Management strategies include: Raising carrying capacity Encourage dispersion of individuals e.g.
wildlife corridors Control predators Vaccinate against disease Preserve habitats ▪ Prevent pollution▪ Intervene to restrict succession
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Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
“key species” were identified for consideration when management plans for conservation areas are drawn up
Threats identified Disturbance to animals caused by humans Pollution leading to nutrient enrichment Drop in groundwater levels
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To maintain and increase biodiversity
To restore and reclaim former heathland Maintain a high water table Allow cattle to graze Removal of trees
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Outline, with examples, the effects of human activities on the animal and plant populations in the Galapagos Islands
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Small group of Islands lying on the equator to the west of Ecuador
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There are about 24 Islands
All islands are the tips of volcanoes that erupted under the sea millions of years ago
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The unique ecosystems, communities and endemic species are under threat Population growth Over-fishing e.g. sea cucumber Tourism Exotic species▪ Feral dogs eat tortoise eggs▪ Cats hunt lava lizard and young iguanas▪ goats
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Quarantine system All boats and tourists that arrive are
searched for exotic speciesUse natural predators to control pest
populationsCulling
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Isabella had a huge feral goat population Plan
To destroy the entire goat population▪ “Judas Goats” were released with radio collars▪ Specially trained hunters with high-performance
weapons used information from aerial surveys and GPS.▪ Goats were dispatched humanely
Success Story By 2006 all goats had been destroyed Increases in growth of tree ferns and vegetation Tortoise population now expected to thrive
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36% of coastal areas are designated as “no-take” areas No extraction of resources Communities are left undisturbed
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On the Island, Espanola, there were only 14 giant tortoises left These were all captured and kept for
captive breeding Over 100 offspring have now been
returned to the Island
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Finding a balance between environmental, economic and social concerns are essential for conservation to be successful
“Lonesome George”The last remaining Pinta Tortoise