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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/City_College_of_San_Francisco/Introduction_to_Genetics/11%3A_Pedigrees_and_PopulationsThe basic concepts of genetics described in the preceding chapters can be applied to almost any eukaryotic organism. However, some techniques, such as test crosses, can only be performed with model o...The basic concepts of genetics described in the preceding chapters can be applied to almost any eukaryotic organism. However, some techniques, such as test crosses, can only be performed with model organisms or other species that can be experimentally manipulated. To study the inheritance patterns of genes in humans and other species for which controlled matings are not possible, geneticists use the analysis of pedigrees and populations.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/General_Ecology_Ecology/Chapter_1%3A_Introduction_to_Ecology/1.1%3A_What_is_EcologyEcology is the study of the interactions of living organisms with their environment. One core goal of ecology is to understand the distribution and abundance of living things in the physical environme...Ecology is the study of the interactions of living organisms with their environment. One core goal of ecology is to understand the distribution and abundance of living things in the physical environment. Attainment of this goal requires the integration of scientific disciplines inside and outside of biology, such as biochemistry, physiology, evolution, biodiversity, molecular biology, geology, and climatology. It frequently uses mathematical models.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Gettysburg_College/01%3A_Ecology_for_All/01%3A_Introduction_to_Ecology/1.02%3A_What_is_EcologyEcologists study the interactions of organisms with their environment. A core goal of ecology is to understand the distribution and abundance of organisms in the environment. This requires integrating...Ecologists study the interactions of organisms with their environment. A core goal of ecology is to understand the distribution and abundance of organisms in the environment. This requires integrating many scientific disciplines, such as biochemistry, physiology, evolution, biodiversity, molecular biology, geology, and climatology. Some ecological research also applies aspects of chemistry and physics, and it and it frequently uses mathematical models.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.11%3A_Behavior/15.11.02%3A_TaxisThis page discusses how organisms move in response to stimuli through taxes, emphasizing examples such as chemotaxis in E. coli, phototaxis in green algae, and magnetotaxis in bacteria. It highlights ...This page discusses how organisms move in response to stimuli through taxes, emphasizing examples such as chemotaxis in E. coli, phototaxis in green algae, and magnetotaxis in bacteria. It highlights the role of chemokines in immune cell movement and suggests that the magnetotactic behavior of certain bacteria may provide clues about past life on Mars, referencing the discovery of similar magnetite particles in meteorites.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/17%3A_EcologyThis page explores ecology, emphasizing relationships between organisms and their environments. It covers key topics like biodiversity, population dynamics, ecosystem processes (energy flow, nutrient ...This page explores ecology, emphasizing relationships between organisms and their environments. It covers key topics like biodiversity, population dynamics, ecosystem processes (energy flow, nutrient cycling), food chains, biomes, and biogeochemical cycles. Additionally, it addresses pollution and species interactions, including symbiosis and pest control methods.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Marine_Biology_Laboratory/03%3A_Marine_Habitats-_the_Monterey_Bay_AquariumThis page details an assignment at the Monterey Bay Aquarium that requires students to investigate three habitats. The focus is on understanding biological, physical, and evolutionary factors that aff...This page details an assignment at the Monterey Bay Aquarium that requires students to investigate three habitats. The focus is on understanding biological, physical, and evolutionary factors that affect organisms. Students must create a food web, identify environmental factors, and discuss evolutionary adaptations in each habitat. The project culminates in a typed report due the following week, which includes the food web and responses to specific questions.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Raskoff_Environmental_Science/06%3A_Biomes/6.01%3A_What_constitutes_a_biomeThis page explains biomes as global communities defined by climate and geography, including terrestrial and aquatic types. Factors like temperature and precipitation affect their distribution and the ...This page explains biomes as global communities defined by climate and geography, including terrestrial and aquatic types. Factors like temperature and precipitation affect their distribution and the species living in each biome. Ecotones are transition areas that contain diverse organisms, illustrating that biomes have no strict boundaries and can occur in different locations with similar climatic conditions.
