(par 4.2.3 ) Adaptation
Adaptation A biological adaptation is any structural (morphological or anatomical), physiological, or behavioral characteristics of an organism or group of organisms (such as species) that make it better suited in its environment and consequently improves its chances of survival and reproductive success. Due to individual phenotypic plasticity (variability), individuals will be more or less successful. Some adaptations may improve reproductive success of the population, but not […]
(par 4.2.3 ) Scales of Ecosystems
http://eschooltoday.com/ecosystems/scales-of-an-ecosystem.html Ecosystems come in indefinite sizes. It can exist in a small area such as underneath a rock, a decaying tree-trunk, or a pond in your village, or it can exist in large forms such as an entire rain forest. Technically, the Earth can be called a huge ecosystem. The illustration above shows an example […]
(par 4.2.3 ) What is an Ecosystem
http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/kids/ecosystem.php An ecosystem is a community of plants, animals and smaller organisms that live, feed, reproduce and interact in the same area or environment. Some ecosystems are very large. For example, many bird species nest in one place and feed in a completely different area. On the other hand, some ecosystems may be physically small, such as you […]