Ecology- Organisms And Populations(Diversity Of Living Organisms)

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<li><strong>Symbiotic Relationships</strong>:
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<li>Mutualism: Both species benefit
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<li>Example: Bees and flowers</li>
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<li>Commensalism: One species benefits, other is unaffected
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<li>Example: Barnacles on a whale</li>
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<li>Parasitism: One species benefits, other is harmed
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<li>Example: Tick on a dog</li>
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<li><strong>Non-Symbiotic Relationships</strong>:
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<li>Predation: One species hunts and kills another
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<li>Example: Lion hunting a zebra</li>
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<li>Herbivory: Consumption of plant parts by animals
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<li>Example: Deer grazing on grass</li>
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<li>Competition: Two species compete for the same resources
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<li>Example: Lions and hyenas competing for prey</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Energy Flow in Ecosystems $\rightarrow$ Ecological Relationships $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Ecological Relationships </span> $\rightarrow$ Energy Flow in Ecosystems $\rightarrow$ Trophic Levels and Food Webs </footer>

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<li>The Sun as the ultimate source of energy</li>
<li>Producers (autotrophs) convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis
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<li>Example: Plants, algae</li>
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<li>Consumers (heterotrophs) obtain energy by consuming other organisms
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<li>Primary consumers: Herbivores</li>
<li>Secondary consumers: Carnivores</li>
<li>Tertiary consumers: Top carnivores</li>
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<li>Decomposers break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients
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<li>Example: Bacteria, fungi</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Ecological Relationships $\rightarrow$ Ecological Relationships $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Energy Flow in Ecosystems </span> $\rightarrow$ Trophic Levels and Food Webs $\rightarrow$ Pyramid of Energy </footer>

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<li>Trophic levels represent energy transfer in an ecosystem</li>
<li>Producers occupy the first trophic level</li>
<li>Consumers occupy subsequent trophic levels</li>
<li>Food webs show the complex network of feeding relationships in an ecosystem</li>
<li>Organisms can occupy multiple trophic levels in a food web</li>
<li><strong>Example</strong>: A fox can be a secondary consumer (eating rabbits) and a tertiary consumer (eating snakes)</li>
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<li>Biogeochemical cycles involve the movement of elements through biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem</li>
<li><strong>Examples</strong>:
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<li>Carbon cycle: Carbon moves between the atmosphere, living organisms, and the Earth’s crust</li>
<li>Nitrogen cycle: Nitrogen is converted between various forms by bacteria</li>
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<li>Human activities have disrupted natural ecosystems</li>
<li><strong>Deforestation</strong>: Removal of trees and vegetation</li>
<li><strong>Pollution</strong>: Release of harmful substances into the environment</li>
<li><strong>Climate change</strong>: Alteration of global climate patterns</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Nutrient Cycling $\rightarrow$ Biogeochemical Cycles $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Human Impact on Ecosystems </span> $\rightarrow$ Conservation and Restoration $\rightarrow$ Conservation of Biodiversity </footer>

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<li>Conservation focuses on protecting and preserving ecosystems and species</li>
<li>Restoration involves bringing back damaged ecosystems to their original state</li>
<li>Strategies include habitat preservation, reintroduction of endangered species, and sustainable resource use</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Biogeochemical Cycles $\rightarrow$ Human Impact on Ecosystems $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Conservation and Restoration </span> $\rightarrow$ Conservation of Biodiversity $\rightarrow$ Ecological Footprint </footer>

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<li>Importance of biodiversity</li>
<li>Threats to biodiversity (Habitat loss, Pollution, Climate change)</li>
<li>Conservation strategies (Protected areas, Sustainable development)</li>
<li>Role of individuals and organizations in biodiversity conservation</li>
<li>Examples of successful conservation initiatives</li>
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<li>Definition and calculation of ecological footprint</li>
<li>Factors contributing to ecological footprint (Consumption patterns, Energy use)</li>
<li>Impact of ecological footprint on the environment</li>
<li>Ways to reduce ecological footprint (Energy conservation, Sustainable agriculture)</li>
<li>Case studies on reducing ecological footprint</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Conservation and Restoration $\rightarrow$ Conservation of Biodiversity $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Ecological Footprint </span> $\rightarrow$ Ecological Balance $\rightarrow$ Ecological Ethics </footer>