Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Chapter 38, Problem 1PIT
1. Review the definitions of ecology, populations, communities, and ecosystems using the Survey the landscape figure in the chapter introduction and the Pull It Together figure. Then, classify each of the following as a question relating to populations, communities, or ecosystems:
a. How do gophers and moles compete for
b. How do monkeys establish dominance within a group?
c. How does pollution affect crop plants?
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Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Ch. 38.1 - Distinguish among communities, ecosystems, and...Ch. 38.1 - Prob. 2MCCh. 38.1 - Distinguish between habitat and niche.Ch. 38.1 - Prob. 4MCCh. 38.1 - Prob. 5MCCh. 38.1 - Prob. 6MCCh. 38.1 - Prob. 7MCCh. 38.2 - Prob. 1MCCh. 38.2 - Prob. 2MCCh. 38.2 - Prob. 3MC
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