Reference no: EM133454086
Questions:
1. Discuss the concept of niche differentiation and how it contributes to species coexistence in ecological communities.
2. Explain the mechanisms and ecological consequences of biological invasions in freshwater ecosystems.
3. Describe the concept of landscape connectivity and its importance for maintaining biodiversity and facilitating species movements in fragmented habitats.
4. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic implications of overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices on marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
5. Explain the concept of top-down and bottom-up controls in trophic interactions and provide examples of their ecological significance.
6. Discuss the ecological impacts and management strategies for controlling the spread of invasive plant species in terrestrial ecosystems.
7. Describe the factors and mechanisms driving patterns of animal migration and discuss their ecological significance.
8. Explain the concept of ecosystem resilience tipping points and the potential consequences of crossing these thresholds for ecosystem stability and function.
9. Discuss the role of microorganisms in ecosystem functioning and their contributions to nutrient cycling and biogeochemical processes.
10. Describe the ecological effects and challenges associated with the use of pesticides in agricultural systems, including impacts on non-target species and the development of pesticide resistance.