Ecology Chapter 23 - Terrestrial Biomes

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Describe the process of convergent evolution?

independent evolution of a similar characteristic in two different species not derived from a recent, common ancestor

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Describe the process of divergent evolution.

two or more species with a common ancestor accumulate differences over time, often leading to the formation of new species

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Describe the study of biogeography?

the study of the spatial or geographical distribution of organisms, both past and present

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Historical biogeography

origin, dispersal, extinction of groups

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Ecological biogeography

distribution of contemporary organisms

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Define: biome

large geographical region characterized by a specific climate, dominant plant life, and the animals that are adapted to those conditions

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8 major terrestrial biomes

Tropical forest, Temperate forest, Conifer forest (taiga or boreal forest), Temperate grasslands,Tropical savanna, Chaparral (shrublands), Tundra, and Desert