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Intro to PA Species, Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Horizontales
Help determine the potential of individuals to survive and reproduce & the potential of the species to adapt and survive.
Most common forest type of all 8 types of forests found in PA
Ingredient in the environment {usually a resource like food or water} that regulates a population size and prevents a population from growing.
One of the species that was REINTRODUCED TO PA
Area along the length of a stream or river that makes an important contribution to wildlife habitat.
_______ pool: Total variety of genes within and among species.
_________ CARRYING CAPACITY:Numbers of animals in a given habitat that people can tolerate.
Reduction of native species diversity, natural forces such as climate change, and altered biodiversity in PA.
Gradual, progressive, natural "aging" of an ecosystem
Where two habitats come together. {Ex. Forest meets field}
Variety of Species, their genetic make up and the natural communities in which they occur.
Habitats that continually maintain open water and include tidal & lake habitats.
Total number of species in PA is _____ constant.
Probably the most measured component of biodiversity.
Verticales
Sometimes called Ecosystem Diversity, takes into account the total number of species in the state & also considers habitat, range number of individuals within a species and how they interact with other species.
Delineated on the basis of vegetation, hydrology and soils- between upland and open water habitats.
Only 4% of PA forest cover which includes animals that have adapted well like, great horned owl, raccoon, skunk, and red tailed hawk.
______ CARRYING CAPACITY : The quantity, quality, and distribution of food, shelter & water in the habitat as well as the social system of the species inhabiting the area.
The variety of genes within and among species.
An animal's role or function
Comprise only 26% of PA's total land cover.
Over looked habitat type- includes caves
Most common ecosystem in PA
A rare type of ecosystem found in several areas of the state, only 3% of PA land cover is this.
The _____ of species found in PA is 25,322