THE CONCEPT OF SPECIES What are species? Species are the basic taxonomic units of biological classification. This grouping of organisms of "like kind" into discrete and stable units has been traced at least from the time of Plato and Aristotle. The term derives from the Latin "specere" (to look at‚ to behold)‚ with the meaning of "kind‚“ "quality‚" "appearance‚" "shape‚" or "a peculiar sort.“ In the past‚ species were classified according to their shape. Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)‚ the
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Endemic Species Derek Bunkofske ENVS 201 Conservation Ecology Charles Cole Buena Vista University Endemic Species I chose option 2 for the workshop three assignment which involves defining endemic and finding two endemic species and describe them and their location‚ and what risks they have due to their location and their specific needs. Determine a region with a high percentage of endemic species and a region with a low percentage of endemic species. Explain the specific reasons that
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Species Interaction * The relationships between two species in an ecosystem. * The interactions between two species need not be through direct contact. Species may affect each other through intermediaries such as shared resources or common enemies. Major factors in evolution and adaptation: * Predation * Competition for scarce resources Terminologies: * Habitat – the actual physical location where a species lives. * Conditions – physical or chemical attributes of the
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Topic: Endangered Species Issue Question: Should Endangered Species be Protected? Since the appeared of the first life on this planet‚ numerous species come and go‚ rendered extinct by natural changes in physical and biological conditions. Because extinction is a natural part of the order‚ if there are many other species still exist‚ some people might wonders why or what so unique about the endangered species that large sum of money and effort is spent in order to save and restore them (Why
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Ring Species: A Catalyst for Speciation After spending time on the Galapagos Islands studying the origin of various species‚ former divinest Charles R. Darwin proposed the evolutionary theory of natural selection‚ a mechanism by which advantageous variations in a population are preserved while unfavorable variations are lost (Berkeley‚ 2008). As a result of these variations‚ some individuals are better acclimated to their environment than others. This results in the better-suited individuals outcompeting
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are inflicting on many animals. Indeed‚ we are in danger of wiping out some species‚ if we have not already done so. For millions of years‚ extinction among animals was а natural process. In fact‚ it was part of the process of evolution. In recent years‚ however‚ the extinction of some species has been the result of human activities. Had it not been for these‚ many more animals would have survived. Some species have either been made extinct‚ or become endangered‚ because of hunting. Now
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Die twee mededingende kitskos-franchises wat ek gekies het om mekaar te vergelyk in hierdie taak‚ is Steers en Burger King. Ek het hulle gekies omrede hulle baie dieselfde is ( spesialiseer albei in hamburgers ) maar daar is tog verskille wat die franchises anders maak. Daar kan dus gesê word dat albei franchises kompeteer om ‘n mededingende voordeel in ‘n gedeelde mark te probeer skep. Ek gaan ‘n vergelykende studie oor die twee franchises doen waarin ek hul vergelyk in die volgende areas : Bemarking
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A keystone species is defined as one that has a critical role in determining and maintaining the overall relationship of plants and animals within an ecosystem. If a keystone species is removed or declines‚ the nature of the ecosystem will change dramatically. Sea Otters — A Classic Keystone Species The classic tale of a keystone species is that of the sea otter‚ which was once found in abundance along the West Coast of North America. The story goes something like this: 1. European and
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Origin of species; Critical Evaluation of Darwinian Theory Cristina Nava North Salinas High School Instructor: Mr. Zelensky Charles Darwin implied in his book‚ On the Origin of Species (1859)‚ a theory for evolution and its mechanisms. In his book Darwin intends to convey the reader that descent with modification and natural selection‚ part of the evolution theory‚ has occurred. He also writes about the “problem of purpose” idea and how evolution and natural selection solve
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On the Origin of Species chapter IV outlines Darwin’s proposal on how a new species is generated via natural selection over a long period of time. In Darwin’s theory of speciation‚ he proposes that all organisms within a species must express some degree of variation‚ which allow for organisms with the most advantageous variations to produce the most offspring (Darwin 10) This also means that the variations must be heritable from one generation to the next. In chapter IV Darwin uses the examples variants
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