This document provides 3 topic options for an ecology discussion, focusing on keystone species, shrinking red knot populations, and biomes. Topic 1 asks students to watch a video on keystone species and then describe the concept of a keystone species using examples from the video.
Keystone Species, Shrinking Red Knots, and BiomesOur focus
1. "Keystone Species, Shrinking Red Knots, and Biomes"
Our focus this week is on ecology. Ecology is the study of
interactions among organisms and between organisms and their
physical environments. For your primary post, respond to
one
of the following three topics. Also, reply to at least one fellow
student on any topic.
Topic 1 [video]: Keystone Species
.
Watch the video entitled “Some animals are more equal than
others…” (1)* Then completely describe the concept of a
keystone species, giving specific examples from the video.