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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme A - Unity & Diversity

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Hello young biologist! Ever wondered how species claim their own &quot;personal space&quot; in nature? Dive into the world of ecological niches and see how some species have serious roommate issues.

Ecological Niche: Think of it as an animal or plant&#39;s &#39;profession&#39; in the ecosystem. It&#39;s the unique role and position a species has in its environment.

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🍕 Real-world example: Imagine two pizza joints in a town. One specializes in deep-dish pizza, while the other is all about thin crust. Their specialty = their niche.

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	When the &quot;jobs&quot; or niches of two species overlap, it&rsquo;s like two roommates fighting for the last slice of pizza. There&#39;s competition!

	🎮 Fun Analogy: It&#39;s like two players battling for the same resources in a video game.
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	Competitive Exclusion: This means if two species compete for the same niche, one will &quot;win&quot; and push the other out.
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	The Study: Scientists observed two beetle species, Tribolium castaneum and Tribolium confusum, and placed them in different conditions of temperature and humidity.
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	Findings

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		<li>In some settings, T. castaneum kicked T. confusum out.</li>
		<li>In other conditions, T. confusum was the champion!</li>
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	🎨 Pie Charts in Table 3

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		<li>Blue Segments: T. confusum wins.</li>
		<li>Orange Segments: T. castaneum takes the crown.</li>
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	🍿 Real-world example: Think of two movie stars. In some genres (or &quot;niches&quot;), one shines, while in others, the other is the fan favorite.
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	Fundamental Niche: The potential space a species could occupy without competition.
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	Realized Niche: The actual space a species occupies after accounting for competition.

	🏠 Analogy: Think of a kid (species) who wants the whole bed (fundamental niche) but ends up sharing it with a sibling (competition) and gets only half (realized niche).
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	If one species always wins the competition and claims the entire &quot;bed&quot; or niche, the losing species doesn&#39;t get any space at all!
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	For a species to survive, it must have a unique realized niche, different from others.

	📚 For thought: It&rsquo;s like students in a class. Everyone has their unique talent or skill. One&#39;s the artist, another&#39;s the math genius, and another&rsquo;s the soccer star. They each found a unique role in the school ecosystem.
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Nature&#39;s all about balance. Every creature, plant, or microbe has its place. And while competition can be tough, it ensures that everyone finds their unique spot in the grand puzzle of life. So, always remember to find and cherish your own niche in this world! 🌟

Theme B - Form & Function

Unveiling Niche Battles T. Castaneum Vs. T. Confusum Experiments

Table of content

What's an ecological niche? 🌍

Overlapping niches & the roommate drama 🥊

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Theme B - Form & Function

Unveiling Niche Battles T. Castaneum Vs. T. Confusum Experiments

Table of content

What's an ecological niche? 🌍

Overlapping niches & the roommate drama 🥊

Unlock the Full Content!