Brainstorm

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Brainstorm

• What makes something living?

HW Due Fri 9/9/11Choose a scientist or a
discovery (that we have not already discussed),
and describe how it exemplifies at least one of
the tenet of the nature of science. Include
source. Source should include author, date,
souce (EX Jones, A. 2010. New York Times online)
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Characteristics of Life

• 1. Maintain homeostasis
• 2. Made up of cells
• 3. Universal genetic code (DNA)
• 4. Use materials energy
• 5. Respond adapt to their environment
• 6. Grow Develop
• 7. Change over long periods of time (evolve)
• 8. Reproduction

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What is a species?
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What is a species?

• Species can interbreed produce viable (or
  fertile) offspring

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Brainstorm

• HOW do living things interact?

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Types of Biotic Interactions

• Overview
• Predator/Prey relationships
• Lion buffalo
• Octopus hermit crab
• Spider catching an insect in its web
• Symbiotic Relationships
• Gobi shrimp
• Monkies deer
• Sambar deer the egret
• Hermit crab sea anemone (anemone protects the
  crab)
• Competition
• Damsel Fish defending their territory (habitat)

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Types of Biotic Interactions

• PredationOne organism eats another
• SymbiosisA close ecological relationship
• CompetitionTwo organisms compete for resources

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Describe these Biotic Interactions

• lion video
• Sambar deer and egrets
• Spider
• Damsel Fish

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How Do organisms interact with their
environments?
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How Do organisms interact with their
environments?

• Nutrient cycles
• (How do organisms GET nutrients?)
• Water cycle
• Decomposition
• Habitat Use
• Resource Use
• (Competition for resources)