BIO205H5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Eugene Odum, Gene Likens, Photoperiodism

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Economy of nature the living world : eugene odum: ecology is the study of the structure and function of nature, which includes, charles krebs: ecology is the scientific study of the interactions that determine the. It addresses the diversity, abundance and interactions of organisms living together in the same place: understanding the diversity and relative abundances of populations of difference species. Interactions between populations that cam promote or limit the coexistence of species. 2: biomes are geographic regions with similar geological and climatic conditions, biosphere: includes all the ecosystems on earth, ecosystems from different parts of the globe are linked by energy and nutrients carried by water, wind, and migrating animals. Rainy nights stimulate frogs to sing/call for mates. Male calls/songs attract mates females respond to male song on warm, wet nights if singing attracts mates and predators, then : hypothesis testing and experiments.