The species richness is when we talk about the actual number of species in a community. For example‚ if you go to a bottom ground forest you might see only sugar maple. Therefore‚ the species richness is only 1. Shannon Index measures species diversity too‚ but takes into account species evenness. Species evenness is when the relative abundance of the species in that community are more similar to each other. So by knowing that you have more similar species‚ this allows you to more accurately determine
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Species Interaction * The relationships between two species in an ecosystem. * The interactions between two species need not be through direct contact. Species may affect each other through intermediaries such as shared resources or common enemies. Major factors in evolution and adaptation: * Predation * Competition for scarce resources Terminologies: * Habitat – the actual physical location where a species lives. * Conditions – physical or chemical attributes of the
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I will demonstrate his implications of his assumptions through his obligations and explain his argument for international aid. First‚ I will set out his first obligation that it is in our power to prevent something bad from happening and draw out on this general principle to show his argument on the unimportance of whether suffering is nearby or far which is his second obligation. Afterwards‚ I will lay out his third obligation that one must contribute as much as they can to avoid the problems.
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Teri Mitchell HLED 152 Final Exam Question #3 Here are ten simple things that we can do now to conserve our water and help keep our planet greener; 1. Turn off the water when you aren’t using it. Running water while you brush your teeth or shave is literally letting your water go down the drain 2. Keep cold drinking water in the fridge. Running the tap to let your water get cold is a terrible use of fresh drinking water. 3. Take shorter showers and install a low-flow showerhead
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Corporate Environment Obligation: An examination of the performance of Chevron Corporation Nowadays‚ increasing customers worried about the negative effects that large companies put on environment especially some energy industries. Chevron Corporation is one of largest multinational energy corporations in the world which has branch offices in more than 100 countries. It is engaged in all the aspects of gas and crude oil‚ which include exploration‚ production‚ marketing‚ chemicals manufacturing and
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[pic] PRESERVE USE OF FRUITS MARKET DATE OF SUBMISSION: AUGUST 11‚ 2008 [pic] PRESERVE USE OF FRUITS MARKET Submitted To: Dr. Mst. Dilruba Khanam Associate Professor Marketing Studies & International Marketing. University of Chittagong Submitted By: Abdul Wahed BBA (4th year) Class Roll-5166 Exam Roll-2003/75 Session- 2002-2003 Marketing Studies & International Marketing. University
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MORALS Morals http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kant-hume-morality/ Growing up I always was told to tell the truth‚ treat everyone how you would want to be treated and not to lie‚ cheat‚ or steal because these are morals I should live by. The definition of morals is a principle or habit with respect to right or wrong conduct. What is right and wrong‚ and who decides these rights and wrongs? I will go back and explore Kant and Locke to hopefully answer my questions. • The values people
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the Orient Seas as the Wildlife Haven How many of the endemic species of our country do children know? Perhaps they have heard of the majestic Philippine Eagle. Of course‚ it is a national symbol. It is not only taught in Science classes but as well as in History classes. How much knowledge do Filipinos have regarding the species that are displayed at the back of our Peso bills? And for a while‚ the incorrect writing of these species’ Scientific names created a buzz. Are we that careless of these
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their name from their painful stings and bites. They are a special type of ant that is actually a health threat and an environmental threat as well. They are small yellowish-red to black ants‚ all in the Genus: Solenopsis. The two most important species are the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA)‚ Solenopsis Invicta‚ and the Solenopsis xyloni. It is found in the family Formicidae. This small insect can mean big problems for people and animals. The habitat of the fire ant has contributed to its rapid
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We Should Protect Endangered Animals What we know as the circle of life shows that all living creatures are all linked together in some way. We as humans need to do our part in order to protect nature’s gifts‚ especially those that are endangered or threatened in order to sustain the circle of life. So let just take a quick second and imagine something really quick. Image you’re in a city walking around just like any other day‚ and you don’t come across a single person. Have they all died? What
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