RNR 1001 Chapter : Ecology Of Natural Resources
Document Summary
Resource conservation can be viewed as applied ecology, ecology is a relatively young science. To improve henslow"s sparrow habitat in louisiana"s longleaf pine prairies . Cryosphere (ice: photosynthesis (co2 + h20 o2 + c6h12o6, (primary production, terrestrial habitats, semi-aquatic habitats, aquatic habitat productivity. Abiogenic turbidity is caused by particulate matter. Sediment is the #1 water pollutant in the us. Biogenic turbidity is caused by living organisms, ex: algae bloom. Sea otter (eat the urchins that eat the kelp, balance) Black-tailed prairie dog (burrowing owls live in their dens) Ocher sea star (eat blue muscle population, w/out, muscles takes over, little diversity) Implications for biodiversity and species conservation: one or more communities living within habitats that are functionally related to each other make up an ecosystem, strong internal ecological links. Riparian zone (terrestrial area that borders a stream) links important. Allochthonous vs. autochthonous inputs: autochthonous self producing, allochthonous organic material contributed from, living and nonliving parts biota and their environment.
