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The
Ecosystem
Succession
Energy
Flow
Competition
Niche
Food
Webs
Ecological
Adaptation
Limiting
Factors
Carrying
Capacity
Predator/Prey
Interaction
Common Ecological Misconceptions
ECOLOGICAL ADAPTATION
Misconception |
Reference* |
Traits are developed by individuals in response to the needs of the individual. |
Bishop & Anderson 1990, Clough & Wood-Robinson 1985 |
Traits develop because they are part of a predetermined plan. |
Clough & Wood Robinson 1985 |
Traits are properties of populations and/or species. |
Bishop & Anderson 1990 |
Traits are passed on by the bigger, stronger organisms that replace the smaller, weaker ones. |
Munson 1991 |
| A species changes because the organisms use or fail to use particular body parts or abilities. | Bishop & Anderson 1990 |
| Adaptation equals evolution | D'Avanzo 2003 |
*Complete references are available on the Resources Page. |
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Introduction | Self
Test | Ecological
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