Textbook Question
What is a biodiversity “hotspot”?
a. an area where an all-taxon survey is under way
b. a habitat with high NPP
c. an area with high species richness and high threat to those species
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Ch. 54 - Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology
Freeman8th EditionBiological ScienceISBN: 9780138276263
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Biology: The Study of Life13
- Ch. 2 - Water and Carbon: The Chemical Basis of Life14
- Ch.3 - Protein Structure and Function10
- Ch.4 - Nucleic Acids and the RNA World10
- Ch. 5 - An Introduction to Carbohydrates10
- Ch. 6 - Lipids, Membranes, and the First Cells11
- Ch. 7 - Inside the Cell10
- Ch. 8 - Energy and Enzymes: An Introduction to Metabolism10
- Ch. 9 - Cellular Respiration and Fermentation11
- Ch. 10 - Photosynthesis12
- Ch. 11 - Cell-Cell Interactions12
- Ch. 12 - The Cell Cycle8
- Ch. 13 - Meiosis12
- Ch. 14 - Mendel and the Gene23
- Ch. 15 - DNA and the Gene: Synthesis and Repair15
- Ch. 16 - How Genes Work16
- Ch. 17 - Transcription, RNA Processing, and Translation16
- Ch. 18 - Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria16
- Ch. 19 - Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes12
- Ch. 20 - The Molecular Revolution: Biotechnology, Genomics, and New Frontiers15
- Ch. 21 - Genes, Development, and Evolution12
- Ch. 22 - Evolution by Natural Selection16
- Ch. 23 - Evolutionary Processes13
- Ch. 24 - Speciation15
- Ch. 25 - Phylogenies and the History of Life13
- Ch. 26 - Bacteria and Archaea15
- Ch. 27 - Diversification of Eukaryotes16
- Ch. 28 - Green Algae and Land Plants16
- Ch. 29 - Fungi18
- Ch. 30 - An Introduction to Animals9
- Ch. 31 - Protostome Animals15
- Ch. 32 - Deuterostome Animals17
- Ch. 33 - Viruses16
- Ch. 34 - Plant Form and Function16
- Ch. 35 - Water and Sugar Transport in Plants16
- Ch. 36 - Plant Nutrition13
- Ch. 37 - Plant Sensory Systems, Signals, and Responses16
- Ch. 38 - Flowering Plant Reproduction and Development16
- Ch. 39 - Animal Form and Function17
- Ch. 40 - Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals16
- Ch. 41 - Animal Nutrition16
- Ch. 42 - Gas Exchange and Circulation16
- Ch. 43 - Animal Nervous Systems16
- Ch. 44 - Animal Sensory Systems16
- Ch. 45 - Animal Movement11
- Ch. 46 - Chemical Signals in Animals16
- Ch. 47 - Animal Reproduction and Development16
- Ch. 48 - The Immune System in Animals16
- Ch. 49 - An Introduction to Ecology15
- Ch. 50 - Behavioral Ecology16
- Ch. 51 - Population Ecology16
- Ch. 52 - Community Ecology20
- Ch. 53 - Ecosystems and Global Ecology17
- Ch. 54 - Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology18
Chapter 54, Problem 4
What does ecosystem service refer to? Select True or False for each statement.
T/FBenefits that humans derive from organisms and ecosystems.
T/FBenefits that non-human animals derive from their prey.
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Understand the term 'ecosystem service'. Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems. These include provisioning services like food and water; regulating services such as flood and disease control; cultural services like spiritual, recreational, and cultural benefits; and supporting services such as nutrient cycling that maintain the conditions for life on Earth.
Analyze the first statement: 'Benefits that humans derive from organisms and ecosystems.' Since ecosystem services are defined as benefits humans obtain from ecosystems, this statement aligns with the definition of ecosystem services.
Evaluate the second statement: 'Benefits that non-human animals derive from their prey.' This statement refers to the interactions within the food web where one organism consumes another for survival, which is different from the concept of ecosystem services that specifically benefits humans.
Determine the truth value of the first statement based on its alignment with the definition of ecosystem services.
Determine the truth value of the second statement based on its relevance to the specific benefits humans derive from ecosystem services.
Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Ecosystem Services
Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, which include provisioning services like food and water, regulating services such as climate regulation, cultural services like recreational opportunities, and supporting services that maintain the conditions for life on Earth. These services are essential for human well-being and economic activities.
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Human Benefits from Ecosystems
Humans derive numerous benefits from ecosystems, including resources like timber, fish, and clean water, as well as services that regulate environmental conditions, such as pollination of crops and purification of air and water. Understanding these benefits is crucial for recognizing the value of biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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Non-Human Animal Interactions
While non-human animals do interact with their ecosystems and derive benefits, such as food from prey, this concept is distinct from ecosystem services, which specifically refer to benefits to humans. Non-human animals play roles in ecosystems that can indirectly support human services, but their benefits are not classified as ecosystem services.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Biologists claim that the all-taxa survey now under way at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the United States will improve their ability to estimate the total number of species living today. Discuss the benefits and limitations that this data set will provide in understanding the extent of global biodiversity.
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Textbook Question
What community property does the red arrow in the model represent? a. high resilience b. low resistance c. high resistance
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Textbook Question
Why is the common phrase "humans and animals" not accurate in biology? Suggest one way that a more scientific outlook could boost conservation efforts.
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Textbook Question
What does species richness refer to? Select True or False for each statement.
T/Fthe number of species in an area
T/Fthe evenness of species in an area
T/Fthe functional diversity of a species in an area
T/Fthe phylogenetic diversity of species in an area
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Textbook Question
Some biologists prefer to focus efforts on preserving endangered species while others prefer to focus on preserving ecosystems. What is your advice to biologists, based on the evidence?
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