Community Ecology

Community Ecology Chapter 8 Shohail Choudhury

Community Structure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Species Diversity ,[object Object],[object Object],Ants Birds

Species on Islands ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This model has been expanded to include habitat islands in protected areas such as national parks.

Types of Species ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Types of Species ,[object Object],[object Object],Foundation species shape communities by creating and enhancing habitat that benefits other species. Elephants, in breaking and uprooting trees, create forest openings. Grazing species benefit. The rate of nutrient cycling is increased.

Species Interactions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Predation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Parasitism, Mutualism, and Commensalism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Ecological Succession ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Communities in Transition Primary Succession

Secondary ecological succession ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Secondary Succession 150-200 yrs

Ecological Stability, and Sustainability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],See any element of Debate?

Debate? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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