APES Unit 1 WIP

Mutualism

Relationship that benefits both organisms

Predation

One organism using another for energy source

Commensalism

Relationship that benefits one organism and doesn’t impact others

Resource Partitioning

Different species using the same resource in different ways to reduce competition

Temporal Partitioning

Using different areas of a shared habitat

Morphological Partitioning

Using different resources based on different evolved body features

Tundra

Treeless biome found in both the Arctic and high-altitude mountain regions, characterized by permafrost, low temps, and a short growing season.

Taiga (Boreal Forest)

The northern, coniferous forest biome characterized by cold, long winters, and warm summers.

Temperate Rainforest

A biome found in mid-latitudes, characterized by high annual precipitation, heavy rainfall, and mild temperatures year-round, supporting lush vegetation like mosses, ferns, and tall coniferous or broad-leaved trees.

Temperate seasonal (deciduous) forest

Biomes found in middle latitudes, characterized by four distinct seasons and trees that lose their leaves annually to survive cold winters and conserve water.

Shrubland

An ecosystem dominated by woody shrubs rather than trees or grasses.

Temperate Grasslands

Expansive bioms in mid-latitude continental interiors, characterized by cold winters, hot summers, and moderate rainfall, leading to dominant grasses and few trees.

Tropical Rainforest

A hot, wet forest typically found near the Earth’s equator, characterized by high temps, abundant rainfall, a dense, continuous canopy, and extremely high diversity.

Savanna

Warm temps, seasonal rainfall with distinct wet and dry periods, and a landscape of grasses with scattered trees and shrubs.