EcologyEcologyThe Study of the EnvironmentThe Study of the Environment

BiosludgeBiosludge

What is it?What is it? http://wnep.com/2013/10/30/sewage-slud

ge-fertilizer-upsetting-neighbors/ Myths and Facts:Myths and Facts: http://www.sludgefacts.org/Ref126.pdf Marilla Story:Marilla Story: http://wivb.com/2015/04/24/marilla-passe

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PopulationPopulation

Same Species, One environmentSame Species, One environment

CommunityCommunity

All living species in one environmentAll living species in one environment

EcosystemEcosystem

All species and the environmentAll species and the environment

BiosphereBiosphere

The EarthThe Earth

NeedsNeeds

Constant EnergyConstant EnergyCycling of MaterialsCycling of Materials

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_RBHfjZsUQ

Primary Energy SourcePrimary Energy Source

SUNSUN

Used by:Used by:

Autotrophs for PhotosynthesisAutotrophs for Photosynthesis

AbioticAbioticNon-livingNon-livingExamples: rock, soil, Examples: rock, soil,

temperaturetemperature

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSO0D94VGA

BioticBioticLivingLivingExamples: plants, animalsExamples: plants, animals

EcosystemEcosystem

Sad Effects of PollutionSad Effects of Pollution

http://wivb.com/2015/04/24/marilla-passes-law-restricting-biosludge/

AutotrophAutotrophMakes its own foodMakes its own food

Energy:Energy: Sunlight Sunlight

Substances:Substances: CO2 and Water CO2 and Water

Process:Process: Photosynthesis Photosynthesis

Other Name:Other Name: Producer Producer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdgkuT12e14

HeterotrophHeterotrophObtains its own foodObtains its own food

Energy:Energy: Other animals and plants Other animals and plants

Process:Process: Eating Eating

Other Name:Other Name: Consumer Consumer

Types of HeterotrophsTypes of Heterotrophs

Herbivore: Eat PLANTS ONLYHerbivore: Eat PLANTS ONLY

Example: GrasshopperExample: Grasshopper

Types of HeterotrophsTypes of Heterotrophs

Carnivore: Eat MEAT ONLYCarnivore: Eat MEAT ONLY

Example: LionExample: Lion

Types of HeterotrophsTypes of Heterotrophs

Omnivore: Eat PLANTS AND ANIMALSOmnivore: Eat PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Example: HumansExample: Humans

Types of HeterotrophsTypes of Heterotrophs

Saprophyte: Eats REMAINS of Saprophyte: Eats REMAINS of organismsorganisms

Example: Bacteria / FungusExample: Bacteria / Fungus

VIDEO – Types of VIDEO – Types of HeterotrophsHeterotrophs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRZocdRNxSw

RelationshipsRelationships

Symbiotic:Symbiotic: Close relationship Close relationship

Neither BenefitsNeither Benefits

RelationshipsRelationships

Parasitism:Parasitism: One benefits the other is One benefits the other is harmed. Parasite – benefits, Host - harmed. Parasite – benefits, Host - harmedharmed

Example: Flea and TickExample: Flea and Tick

RelationshipsRelationships

Mutualism:Mutualism: Both organisms benefit Both organisms benefit

Example: Algae and LichenExample: Algae and Lichen

RelationshipsRelationships

Commensalism:Commensalism: One benefits the other One benefits the other is not harmed. is not harmed.

Video - SymbiosisVideo - Symbiosis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSmL2F1t81Q

Zebra MusselsZebra Mussels

Silent Invaders:Silent Invaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abImqG

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Food ChainsFood Chains

Producer > Primary Consumer > Secondary ConsumerProducer > Primary Consumer > Secondary Consumer Autotroph > Heterotroph > HeterotrophAutotroph > Heterotroph > Heterotroph

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWh-XKhh8xo

Energy PyramidEnergy Pyramid

EnergyEnergy BiomassBiomass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1M9xD482s

Food Chains and Energy Food Chains and Energy PyramidPyramid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZOvqYypOuov=0ZOvqYypOuo

Carrying CapacityCarrying Capacity

Maximum number that can live in an Maximum number that can live in an environment.environment.

CompetitionCompetition

Struggle for the same resourceStruggle for the same resource Habitat: EnvironmentHabitat: Environment Niche: RoleNiche: Role

Ecological SuccessionEcological Succession

Replacement of one environment with Replacement of one environment with another over time.another over time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWwe0udewD8

Water CycleWater Cycle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQKdkponoZM

Nitrogen CycleNitrogen Cycle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaFVfHftzpI