1.Ecosystem Insects are affected by the: abiotic (physical) condition of the environment,and by CADDIS-FLY LARVAE biotic interactions (interactions with other living things). MOSE LA BLACXFLY LARVA How do we measure MAYFLY NYMPHS these effects? FILAMENTOUS ALGAE DET南TUS
Insects are affected by the: abiotic (physical) condition of the environment, and by biotic interactions (interactions with other living things). How do we measure these effects? 1. Ecosystem
2.Environment 1)Niche A species'place in the environment is its niche the set of environmental conditions under which individuals can exploit resources effectively enough to reproduce
1) Niche A species’ place in the environment is its niche = the set of environmental conditions under which individuals can exploit resources effectively enough to reproduce. 2. Environment 2. Environment
2.Environment 2 E The niche is where they E live and what they do their role "You call this a niche?
The niche is where they live and what they do - their role 2. Environment 2. Environment
2.Environment 2)Microhabitat Insects really live in a small world!! They live in a microhabitat that may be different from the surrounding environment.Surfaces (i.e.,leaves,soil) affect temperature and moisture in the boundary layer layer of fluid (air or water)next to a surface.Insects are often small enough to live in a boundary layer
2) Microhabitat Insects really live in a small world!! They live in a microhabitat that may be different from the surrounding environment. Surfaces (i.e., leaves, soil) affect temperature and moisture in the boundary layer = layer of fluid (air or water) next to a surface. Insects are often small enough to live in a boundary layer. 2. Environment 2. Environment
2.Environment Microhabitat Insects also live in microhabitats that are protected from outside conditions: Inside plants -stem borers,leaf miners,gall makers ·In soil-grubs,ants In water-dragonfly nymphs, mosquito larvae,caddisflies In association with animals (under fur,in burrows,etc.)-lice,fleas In hives or nests bees,termites
• Inside plants - stem borers, leaf miners, gall makers • In soil - grubs, ants • In water - dragonfly nymphs, mosquito larvae, caddisflies • In association with animals (under fur, in burrows, etc.) - lice, fleas • In hives or nests - bees, termites 2. Environment - Microhabitat Insects also live in microhabitats that are protected from outside conditions: