Chapter 50: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere

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Chapter 50 An Introduction to Ecology and the
Biosphere
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Emergent properties of Ecology
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Factors limiting geographic distribution

• Species transplant
• actual range potential range

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Introduced Species

• The Tens Rule

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Predator-removal experiments
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Abiotic factors affect distribution of organisms
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Solar Radiation
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Global Air Circulation Precipitation
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Mountain affect rainfall
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Lake Stratification Seasonal Turnover
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Aquatic Biomes(Abiotic Biotic Factors)

• Freshwater Biomes
• Lakes
• Zonation Classification
• Rivers
• Wetlands
• Estuaries
• Marine Biomes
• Zonation
• Coral Reefs
• Benthos

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Terrestrial Biomes(Abiotic Biotic Factors)

• Tropical Forests
• Savanna
• Desert
• Chaparral
• Temperate grassland
• Temperate deciduous forest
• Coniferous forest
• Tundra

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Marine Biomes

• Zonation