Lady Ann E.

Murillo III- BEEd April 24,2019

Principles of Ecology MWF 8 A.M – 9:00 A.M

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Vocabulary

1. aphotic zone
The deepest part of the ocean. (Cruz, 2000)
2. aquatic biome
The saltwater and freshwater portions of the biosphere that can
support life. (Miller & Spoolman, 2015)55
3. climate
Long-term average pattern of local, regional, or global weather.
(Smith & Smith,1998)
The prevailing weather condition, including temperature, humidity,
wind velocity and direction, degrees of cloud cover and rainfall. (Cruz,
2000)
The physical property of the troposphere of an area based on analysis
of its weather records over a long period of time. (Miller & Spoolman,
2015)
4. dormancy
5. estuary
It is the place where the fresh water joins salt water. This is a semi-
enclosed part of the coastal ocean where sea water is diluted and
partially mixed with water coming from the land. (Smith &
Smith,1998)
A partially enclosed bodies of water that are directly connected with
the ocean, but where seawater is diluted by freshwater entering from
a river system. (Krohne. 2012)
The lowermost part of a river, which is under the influence of the tides
and is a mixture of seawater and freshwater. (Molles, 2016)
The coastal bodies of water connected with the ocean. (Brewer, 1979)
6. freshwater biome
It is classified as to major niches based on their position in the
energy or food chain. It includes standing water or lentic such as
lakes, ponds, marshes and wet lands, and the flowing water such as
spring, streams and rivers. This ecosystem is normally of very low
salinity usually between 15 to 30 ppt. (Cruz, 2000)
Provide water for drinking, energy and transportation; recreation like
boating and fishing. (Cabildo & Santa Cruz,2008)
An aquatic system where water with a dissolved salt concentration of
less than 1% by volume accumulates on or flows through the surface
of terrestrial biomes. (Miller & Spoolman, 2015)
7. growing season
8. intertidal zone
The zone between the highest and lowest tides along marine shores.
(Molles, 2016)
 It is the shore zone of tidal water between high water and low water
marks. (Smith & Smith,1998)
The region between mean high and mean low tide. (Krohne. 2012)
9. marine biome
It is the biggest biome in the world. It covers about 70% of the Earth.
(Cruz, 2000)
Huge reservoir of biodiversity found in three major life zones: the
coastal zone, open sea and ocean bottom. (Miller & Spoolman, 2015)
10. photic zone
Brightly lighted upper epipelagic zone of the ocean. (Molles, 2016)
The layer from the surface to about 200 m in which there are sharp
gradients to illumination, temperature, and salinity. (Smith &
Smith,1998)
The zone of a body of water that is penetrated by sunlight usually 0-
100 m. (Stiling, 2015)
11. phytoplankton
Microscopic organism that drift with the currents in the open sea.
(Molles, 2016)
Requiring light and this organism is restricted to the upper surface
waters (Smith & Smith,1998)
It is a tiny plant that serve as food to many of the ocean creature s
from the smallest of fish to large whales. They provide the Earth with
almost half of its oxygen.
12. terrestrial biome
This are often named for major physical or climatic features and for
the predominant vegetation, but each is also characterized by
microorganisms, fungi, and animals adapted to that particular
environment. (Cabildo & Santa Cruz,2008)
Large region characterized by certain types of climate and dominant
plant life. (Miller & Spoolman, 2015)
Distinguished primarily by their predominant plants and are
associated with particular climates. (Molles, 2016)
13. wetland
Low-lying area within landscapes and are generally inundated with
water for some part of each year. (Molles, 2016)
A general term applied to open-water habitats and seasonally or
permanently waterlogged land areas. (Smith & Smith,1998)
Habitats that are perpetually or periodically flooded. (Krohne. 2012)
14. zooplankton
Animals that drift in the surface waters of the oceans or lakes; most
zooplankton are microscopic. (Molles, 2016)
Floating or weakly swimming animals in freshwater and marine
ecosystems. (Smith & Smith,1998)
Microscopic plants that float in the water. (Brewer, 1979)
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