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Ecosystem

Fill in the blanks.
(a) Plants are called as_________because they fix carbon dioxide.
(b) In an ecosystem dominated by trees, the pyramid (of numbers) is_________type.
(c) In aquatic ecosystems, the limiting factor for the productivity is_________.
(d) Common detritivores in our ecosystem are_________.
(e) The major reservoir of carbon on earth is_________.

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

List any three important characteristics of a population and explain.

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

Select the statement which explains best parasitism.
(a) One organism is benefited.
(b) Both the organisms are benefited.
(c) One organism is benefited, other is not affected.
(d) One organism is benefited, other is affected.

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

With the help of suitable diagram describe the logistic population growth curve.

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

Define the following terms and give one example for each:
(a) Commensalism
(b) Parasitism
(c) Camouflage
(d) Mutualism
(e) Interspecific competition

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

Define population and community.

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

What is the ecological principle behind the biological control method of managing with pest insects?

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

An orchid plant is growing on the branch of mango tree. How do you describe this interaction between the orchid and the mango tree?

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

Name important defence mechanisms in plants against herbivory.

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)

Organisms and Populations

If a population growing exponentially double in size in 3 years, what is the intrinsic rate of increase (r) of the population?

08/11/2024

Biology

12th (Science)