WEEK 1: SS1 SECOND TERM BIOLOGY
WEEK 1: TOPIC: BASIC ECOLOGICAL CONCEPTS CONTENT · Definition and Branches of Ecology · Ecological Terms (Environment, Biosphere, Habitat, Ecological Niche, Population, Community, Ecological System, Biome) · Components of an Ecosystem BASIC ECOLOGICAL CONCEPTS DEFINITION OF ECOLOGY Ecology is the study of plant and animals (as well as microorganism) in relation to their environment. As a practical science, ecological studies involve:- · Studying the distribution of living organisms · Finding out how living organisms depend on themselves and their non-living environment for survival. · Measuring factors affecting the environment. BRANCHES OF ECOLOGY Depending on whether the organisms are studied alone or in groups, ecolo...