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Theme A - Unity & Diversity
Theme A - Unity & Diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology SL
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Theme B - Form & Function

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

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

What's an ecological niche? 🌍

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

 

🍕 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.

Overlapping niches & the roommate drama 🥊

  • When the "jobs" or niches of two species overlap, it’s like two roommates fighting for the last slice of pizza. There's competition!

    🎮 Fun Analogy: It's like two players battling for the same resources in a video game.

  • Competitive Exclusion: This means if two species compete for the same niche, one will "win" and push the other out.

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Theme B - Form & Function
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Theme B - Form & Function

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

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448 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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

What's an ecological niche? 🌍

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

 

🍕 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.

Overlapping niches & the roommate drama 🥊

  • When the "jobs" or niches of two species overlap, it’s like two roommates fighting for the last slice of pizza. There's competition!

    🎮 Fun Analogy: It's like two players battling for the same resources in a video game.

  • Competitive Exclusion: This means if two species compete for the same niche, one will "win" and push the other out.

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