Stratification
Define the term Niche
1. Here we look at how a species' niche can be dependent on the abiotic factors of a tropical rainforest. The rainforest is stratified into 4 layers. Sketch a version of the diagram below into your notebook. Draw horizontal lines on the rainforest diagram to show where you think the boundary of each vertical layer lies.
2. Make sure to annotate the diagram to include the following terms. "Understory, Canopy, Emergents, Forest Floor" Using the picture below, decide which applies to the section of the forest. Use the website below the text to continue annotating the different animals and vegetation found in the rainforest.
2. Make sure to annotate the diagram to include the following terms. "Understory, Canopy, Emergents, Forest Floor" Using the picture below, decide which applies to the section of the forest. Use the website below the text to continue annotating the different animals and vegetation found in the rainforest.
content and picture source: https://dynamicecosys1.wikispaces.com
2. Species have adapted to fit into their niche in the rainforest. Paste the pictures of the Banyan and the Three Toed Sloth into your notebook. Research how these species have adapted to their niche habitat and annotate the pictures in your notebook.
Zonation
AltitudinalImg source: http://media.diercke.net/omeda/800/11425E_3_Alpen_Anden_Hoehen.jpg
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Intertidalimg source: http://www.jochemnet.de/fiu/LittoralZonation.jpg
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Succesion
Primary Succession
Secondary Succession (after fire)
Secondary Succession (Rainforest)
PPT adapted from Platt Science
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Source: http://www.belipola.com
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Answer the following question in an extended paragraph
"Discuss the relationship between K & r strategists and there fundamental niche as sucession progresses."
"Discuss the relationship between K & r strategists and there fundamental niche as sucession progresses."