Endangered species
"We did not weave the web of life; we are merely a strand in it. Whatsoever we do to the web, we do to ourselves." -Chief Seattle 1855
As an ecologist, you are concerned with ecosystems as a whole, the abundance and distribution of organisms (people, plants, animals), and the relationships between organisms and their environment. With that in mind, research and prepare a document that includes the following items, specific to your endangered species. The information you collect will be used in the team infographic you will present to Congress.
HABITAT
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Ecosystem (Abiotic and Biotic Factors that influence the survival of the species)
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Geographic distribution – show all locations for the biome your animal thrives in and the locations of your actually lives animal. This requires maps and explanations.
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What is happening in your species habitat that has put your animal at risk. (Biotic and abiotic factors that have been modified or lost).
ENEMIES AND SURVIVAL
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What does the animal eat (Simple food chain for your animal, role in the food web, trophic level. Is the species a predator or prey or both?)
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Symbiotic Relationships in Nature.
Make sure you keep track of your sources since all information presented to Congress needs to be referenced.
