BISC 313- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 37 pages long!)

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The scientific study of how organisms affect, and are affected by, other organisms and their environment. Focus on biological levels at and above the individual level. Eutrophication- caused by algal blooms that die, bacteria comes in to digest algae, removes all oxygen from the water. Fish can no longer live in the water. States started mandating amount of phosphates allowed in waste water. Caused thinning of egg shells in many bird species (bald eagles, brown pelican) The banning of ddt is credited with the recovery of many birds. Understanding what makes an invader successful can help predict future problematic species. Effects of el ni o and ambient temperature on hospital admissions for diarrheal diseases in peruvian children. Cool temps, high nutrient loads, and low salinities favor the growth of v. cholerae. Transmitted by aedes egypti mosquito reproduces well in human inhabited environments as opposed to natural habitats.

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