Ecology- Organisms And Populations(Diversity Of Living Organisms)

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<li>Niche refers to the specific role an organism plays in its habitat.</li>
<li>Specialization refers to the adaptation or modification of an organism to suit its niche.</li>
<li><strong>Importance of Niche Specialization</strong>:
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<li>Maximizing resource utilization.</li>
<li>Avoiding competition with other species.</li>
<li>Enhancing survival and reproductive success.</li>
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<li>Habitat Specialization:
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<li>Organism adapts to a specific habitat.</li>
<li>Examples: Desert lizard, Polar bear.</li>
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<li>Food Specialization:
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<li>Organism adapts to a specific food source.</li>
<li>Examples: Koala, Giant Panda.</li>
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<li>Temporal Specialization:
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<li>Organism adapts to a specific time for activities.</li>
<li>Examples: Nocturnal animals, Flowering plants.</li>
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<li>Behavioral Specialization:
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<li>Organism adapts specific behaviors for survival.</li>
<li>Examples: Migratory birds, Bee pollination.</li>
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<li>Physiological Specialization:
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<li>Organism adapts specific physiological adaptations.</li>
<li>Examples: Camel’s hump, Cacti’s water storage.</li>
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<li>Spatial Niche Partitioning: Species occupy different areas within a habitat.</li>
<li>Temporal Niche Partitioning: Species have different activity patterns or use resources at different times.</li>
<li>Trophic Niche Partitioning: Species consume different types or sizes of food resources.</li>
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<li>Finches in the Galapagos: Different species with beak variations feed on different seed sizes.</li>
<li>Anolis Lizards: Lizards partition vertical space on trees to avoid competition.</li>
<li>Grazing Herbivores: Different herbivores consume different parts of plants (leaves, stem, roots) or grass of varying heights.</li>
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<li>Overlapping niches: Some species may have overlapping niches, resulting in competition.</li>
<li>Environmental changes: Alterations in the environment can disrupt niche partitioning.</li>
<li>Indirect effects: Interactions between species can also influence niche partitioning.</li>
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<li>Resource Partitioning: Species divide or partition resources to coexist.</li>
<li>Disturbance: Occasional disturbances may disrupt competition and favor coexistence.</li>
<li>Evolutionary adaptations: Species may evolve different adaptations that reduce competition.</li>
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<li><strong>Mutualism</strong>: Both species benefit (+/+).
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<li>Example: Mycorrhizal associations between plant roots and fungi.</li>
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<li><strong>Commensalism</strong>: One species benefits, while the other is unaffected (+/0).
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<li>Example: Epiphytic plants growing on trees.</li>
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<li><strong>Parasitism</strong>: One species benefits while the other is harmed (+/-).
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<li>Example: Tick feeding on a host animal.</li>
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<li><strong>Amensalism</strong>: One species is harmed while the other is unaffected (-/0).
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<li>Example: Antibiotics produced by fungi inhibiting the growth of bacteria.</li>
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<li>Cleaner Fish and Host Fish: Cleaner fish remove parasites from the host fish while obtaining food.</li>
<li>Nitrogen-Fixing Legumes and Rhizobia Bacteria: Legumes provide shelter and nutrients to bacteria, while bacteria fix nitrogen for legumes.</li>
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<li>Keystone species are species that have a disproportionately large effect on the environment relative to their abundance.</li>
<li>Characteristics of Keystone Species
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<li>They play a critical role in maintaining the structure and functioning of ecosystems.</li>
<li>Their removal can have cascading effects on other species and ecological processes.</li>
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<li>Protected areas: National parks, reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries.</li>
<li>Habitat restoration: Restoring degraded habitats to their original state.</li>
<li>Species conservation: Efforts to protect and recover endangered species.</li>
<li>Sustainable practices: Promoting sustainable resource use and reducing environmental impacts.</li>
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