Lecture Outlines. Chapter 3. Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology. Withgott/Laposata Fifth Edition Pearson Education, Inc.
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1 Lecture Outlines Chapter 3 Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology Withgott/Laposata Fifth Edition
2 This lecture will help you understand: Natural selection How evolution influences biodiversity Reasons for species extinction Ecological organization Population characteristics Population ecology Conserving biodiversity
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4 Central Case Study: Saving Hawaii s Native Forest Birds Evolution in the Hawaiian Islands has generated hundreds of species, many unique to the islands The island chain was once home to 140 species of native birds In recent times, half of the native bird species have gone extinct Introduced species (like pigs, cattle, rats, and cats) destroyed habitat and killed eggs and young Avian malaria killed native birds at lower elevations
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6 Evolution: The Source of Earth s Biodiversity Species = a population or group of populations whose members share characteristics They can breed with one another and produce fertile offspring Population = a group of individuals of a species that live in the same area Evolution = change over time Biological evolution = change in populations of organisms over generations Genetic changes lead to changes in appearance, functioning, or behavior
7 Evolution: The Source of Earth s Biodiversity Genetic changes in evolution may be random But may be directed by natural selection Natural selection = process in which traits that enhance survival and reproduction are passed on more frequently to future generations than those that do not Genetic makeup of future populations is changed
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9 Evolution: The Source of Earth s Biodiversity Evolution is one of the best-supported and most illuminating concepts in all science It is the foundation of modern biology We must understand it to appreciate environmental science Understanding how species change over time and adapt to their surroundings is crucial for comprehending ecology and the history of life Evolutionary processes influence pesticide resistance, agriculture, medicine, health, etc.
10 Natural selection shapes organisms and diversity In 1858, both Darwin and Wallace proposed natural selection as the mechanism of evolution Premises of natural selection: Organisms struggle to survive and reproduce Organisms produce more offspring than can survive Individuals of a species vary in their characteristics due to genes and the environment Some individuals are better suited to their environment and reproduce more effectively Organisms with better adapted traits will produce more offspring
11 Natural selection shapes organisms and diversity Adaptation = the process where, over time, characteristics (traits) that lead to better reproductive success become more prevalent in the population Adaptive trait (adaptation) = a trait that promotes reproductive success Mutations = accidental changes in DNA that may be passed on to the next generation Non-lethal mutations provide the genetic variation on which natural selection acts Sexual reproduction also leads to variation Directional selection = drives a feature in one direction
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13 Selective pressures from the environment influence adaptation Related species in different environments experience different pressures and evolve different traits Convergent evolution = unrelated species may acquire similar traits because they live in similar environments
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15 Evidence of natural selection is all around us It is evident in every adaptation of every organism Artificial selection = the process of selection conducted under human direction Produced the great variety of dog breeds and food crops
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17 Evolution generates biodiversity Biological diversity (biodiversity) = the variety of life across all levels of biological organization Species Genes Populations Communities Scientists have described 1.8 million species Estimates of the total number of species that exist range from 3 million to 100 million Biodiversity exists nearly everywhere
18 Speciation produces new types of organisms The process of generating new species from a single species Allopatric speciation = species formation due to physical separation of populations The main mode of speciation Populations can be separated by glaciers, rivers, mountains Each population gets its own set of mutations Natural selection can speed the process
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20 We can infer the history of life s diversification by comparing organisms How did the major groups of organisms come to be? Phylogenetic trees = diagrams that show relationships among species, groups, genes, etc. Scientists can trace how certain traits evolved Some traits evolved and were passed on Other traits evolved more than once (e.g., the ability to fly)
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22 We can infer the history of life s diversification by comparing organisms Knowing how organisms are related to one another helps scientists organize and name them Categories reflect evolutionary relationships Scientists use physical and genetic characteristics to organize Each species gets a two-part Latinized scientific name
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24 The fossil record teaches us about life s long history Fossil = an imprint in stone of a dead organism Fossil record = the cumulative body of fossils worldwide The fossil record shows: Life has existed on Earth for at least 3.5 billion years Earlier types of organisms evolved into later ones The number of species has increased over time Most species have gone extinct There have been several mass extinctions in the past
25 Speciation and extinction together determine Earth s biodiversity Extinction = the disappearance of a species from Earth Species last 1 10 million years Extinction has historically been a natural occurrence The loss of a species is irreversible Number of species in existence = speciation - extinction
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27 Speciation and extinction together determine Earth s biodiversity Human activity profoundly affects rates of extinction Biodiversity loss affects people directly Food, fiber, medicine, ecosystem services
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29 Some species are especially vulnerable to extinction Extinction can occur when the environment changes rapidly and natural selection can not keep up Many factors cause extinction: Severe weather, climate change, changing sea levels Arrival of new species Being a small population or specialized species
30 Some species are especially vulnerable to extinction Endemic species = a species that only exists in a certain, specialized area Very susceptible to extinction Usually have small populations Island species are often endemic and thus at risk
31 Some species are especially vulnerable to extinction Many U.S. amphibians have very small ranges They are vulnerable to extinction For example, the Yosemite toad, Houston toad, Florida bog frog Forty salamander species are restricted to areas the size of a typical county Some U.S. salamander species live on top of single mountains
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33 Earth has seen several episodes of mass extinctions Background extinction rate = a constant, slow rate of extinction that occurs as a part of evolution Mass extinction events = episodes that killed off massive numbers of species at once Occurred five times in Earth s history 50 95% of all species go extinct at one time Cretaceous Tertiary (K T) event: 65 million years ago Dinosaurs went extinct End-Permian event: 250 million years ago 75 95% of all species went extinct
34 The sixth mass extinction is upon us Humans are causing the sixth mass extinction event Resource depletion, population growth, development Destruction of natural habitats Hunting and harvesting of species Introduction of non-native species Today s extinction rate is times higher than the background rate and rising It will take millions of years for life to recover
35 The Geologic Record Right-click/Select Play
36 Macroevolution Right-click/Select Play
37 We study ecology at several levels Ecology and evolution are tightly intertwined Biosphere = the total of living things on Earth and the areas they inhabit Community = interacting species that live in the same area Ecosystem = communities and the nonliving material and forces they interact with
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39 We study ecology at several levels Population ecology = investigates the dynamics of population change The factors affecting the distribution and abundance of members of a population Why some populations increase and others decrease Community ecology = focuses on patterns of species diversity and interactions Ecosystem ecology = studies living and nonliving components of systems to reveal patterns Nutrient and energy flows
40 Each organism has habitat needs Habitat = the environment where an organism lives It includes living and nonliving elements Habitat use = each organism thrives in certain habitats, but not in others Results in nonrandom patterns of use Habitat selection = the process by which organisms actively select habitats in which to live Availability and quality of habitat are crucial to an organism s well-being Human developments conflict with this process
41 Each organism has habitat needs Habitats vary with the body size and needs of species A soil mite vs. an elephant Species have different habitat needs at different times Migratory birds use different habitats during migration, summer, and winter Species use different criteria to select habitat Soil, topography, vegetation, other species Water temperature, salinity, prey Species survival depends on having suitable habitat
42 Niche and specialization are key concepts in ecology Niche = summary of everything an organism does Use of resources Functional role in a community: habitat use, food selection, role in energy and nutrient flow, interactions with other individuals
43 Niche and specialization are key concepts in ecology Specialists = species that have narrow niches and specific needs Extremely good at what they do But vulnerable when conditions change Generalists = species with broad niches Use a wide array of habitats and resources Can live in many different places
44 Population Ecology Population = individuals of a particular species that inhabit an area Species may have different arrangements of their populations Some populations (like the nēnē) exist as isolated populations Others (like humans) exist as large continuous populations
45 Populations show characteristics that help predict their dynamics Certain characteristics of a population help scientists predict what will happen to them in the future Helps in managing threatened species Population size = number of individuals present at a given time Populations generally grow when resources are abundant and predators are few Decline in response to loss of resources, other species, disasters
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47 Population density Population density = the number of individuals in a population per unit area High densities have advantages and disadvantages Easier to find mates Increased competition and vulnerability to predation Increased transmission of diseases Sometimes causes organisms to leave an area if too dense Low densities provide access to plentiful resources and space but make it harder to find mates
48 Population distribution Population distribution (dispersion) = spatial arrangement of organisms Random = haphazardly located individuals, with no pattern Uniform = individuals are evenly spaced Territoriality, competition Clumped = organisms found close to other members of population Most common in nature Clustering around resources Mutual defense
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50 Sex ratio and age structure Sex ratio = proportion of males to females In monogamous species, a 1:1 sex ratio maximizes population growth Most species are not monogamous, so ratios vary Age distribution (structure) = the relative numbers of organisms of each age in a population Age structure diagrams (pyramids) show the age structure of populations In species that continue growing as they age, older individuals reproduce more (e.g., a tree) Experience can help older individuals breed more
51 Birth and death rates Survivorship curves = graphs that show that the likelihood of death varies with age Type I: higher death rate at older ages Larger animals (e.g., humans) Type II: same death rate at all ages Medium-sized animals (e.g., birds) Type III: higher death rate at young ages Small animals, plants
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53 Populations may grow, shrink, or remain stable Natality = births within the population Mortality = deaths within the population Immigration = arrival of individuals from outside the population Emigration = departure of individuals from the population Births and immigration add individuals; deaths and emigration remove individuals Crude birth (death) rates = number of births (deaths) per 1000 individuals per year
54 Populations may grow, shrink, or remain stable Natural rate of population increase = (Crude birth rate) - (crude death rate) Population change due to internal factors Population growth rate = (Crude birth rate + immigration rate) - (Crude death rate + emigration rate) Net changes in a population s size/1000/year Growth rate as a percent = Population growth rate 100% Populations of different sizes can be compared
55 Unregulated populations increase by exponential growth Exponential growth = when a population increases by a fixed percent Graphed as a J-shaped curve Exponential growth cannot be sustained indefinitely It occurs in nature with: Small population Low competition Ideal conditions Occurs often with introduced species
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57 Limiting factors restrain population growth Limiting factors = physical, chemical, and biological attributes of the environment that restrain population growth Space, food, water, mates, shelter, suitable breeding sites, temperature, disease, predators Carrying capacity = the maximum population size of a species that its environment can sustain Limiting factors slow and stop exponential growth An S-shaped logistic growth curve
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59 The influence of some factors depends on population density Density-dependent factors = limiting factors whose influence is affected by population density Increased density increases the risk of predation, disease, and competition Results in the logistic growth curve Larger populations have stronger effects of limiting factors Density-independent factors = limiting factors whose influence is not affected by population density Events such as floods, fires, and landslides
60 The logistic growth curve is a simplified model Few populations in nature match the curve exactly
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62 Carrying capacities can change Environments are complex and ever-changing Limiting factors can change, altering the carrying capacity Humans lower environmental resistance for themselves Increases our carrying capacity Technologies overcome limiting factors In increasing carrying capacity for humans, we now use immense portions of the planet s resources We have reduced the carrying capacity for countless other organisms
63 Reproductive strategies vary among species Biotic potential = an organism s capacity to produce offspring K-selected species = species with long gestation periods, few offspring, and strong parental care Have a low biotic potential Stabilize at or near carrying capacity; good competitors r-selected species = species that reproduce quickly and offer little or no care for offspring Have a high biotic potential Populations fluctuate greatly These are the two extremes most species fall somewhere in between
64 Conserving Biodiversity Humans are developing land, extracting resources, and growing as a population This increases the rate of environmental change for other species Science can help us understand how we are changing the environment Impacts threatening biodiversity have complex social, economic, and political roots We must understand these factors to solve problems
65 Introduced species pose challenges for native populations and communities Some introduced species thrive in their new environments, eliminating native species Native island species are particularly vulnerable Evolved in isolation with limited need for defenses Biologists and land managers often must eradicate introduced species to protect native habitats In Hawaii, pigs are being hunted and pig-free areas are being fenced off
66 Innovative solutions are working Scientists, land managers, and private citizens are protecting the native species and habitats of Hawaii Invasive species are being removed Native species (like the nēnē) are being protected, and new populations are being started Ranch land is being restored to forest Coral reef communities are part of the largest federally protected marine reserve in the world This restored and protected land has resulted in ecotourism = the phenomenon of people visiting the islands to experience the natural areas
67 Climate change now poses an extra challenge Climate change is altering how we protect species and habitats Land is typically protected to conserve the species that live there As the climate changes, the protected land may no longer support the same species
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69 Conclusion The fundamentals of evolution and population ecology are integral to environmental science Natural selection, speciation, and extinction help determine Earth s biodiversity Understanding how ecological processes function at the population level is crucial to protecting biodiversity
70 QUESTION: Review Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of natural selection? a) Once grown, organisms generally do not have to struggle to survive. b) Organisms produce more young than can survive. c) Individuals vary in their genetic characteristics. d) Some individuals are better suited to their environment than others.
71 QUESTION: Review What happens as a result of adaptation? a) Species have lower reproductive success and lower survival. b) Species have higher reproductive success and higher survival. c) Species have higher reproductive success and lower survival. d) Species have lower reproductive success and higher survival.
72 QUESTION: Review Directional selection would result in which of the following? a) Dogs with black coats evolving whiter coats in colder areas b) Red and white flowers interbreeding, producing pink flowers c) Fish evolving bigger eyes as the water gets muddier d) A population of birds, some with thicker beaks that eat seeds and others with thinner beaks that eat insects
73 QUESTION: Review Allopatric speciation would occur in a) one population that mates in May and another that mates in June. b) two populations separated by the Mississippi River. c) one population that feeds in tree branches and another that feeds on tree trunks. d) a population with a mutation that turns fur a different color than usual.
74 QUESTION: Review Which of the following statements about extinction is true? a) Extinctions have only started now that humans are changing the planet. b) Extinction of one species never benefits any other organisms in a community. c) The vast majority of species that have ever existed are now extinct. d) Extinction rates stay at a constant background rate and never change.
75 QUESTION: Review Which of these species is MOST vulnerable to extinction? a) A species whose crude death rate is lower than its crude birth rate b) A species distributed in one county of the United States c) A species that eats many different plant species d) A species that has hundreds of offspring
76 QUESTION: Review A community is defined as a) the total of living things on Earth. b) members of the same population that can interbreed. c) interacting species in an area. d) species and the nonliving material they interact with.
77 QUESTION: Viewpoints Should we care whether a species goes extinct? a) Yes, because all life is important and valuable. b) Yes, because we are causing this wave of extinction, so we should fix it. c) We should not, because it s natural. d) I don t care; it really does not affect me.
78 QUESTION: Viewpoints Do you think humans are subject to limiting factors and, ultimately, a fixed carrying capacity? a) Yes. Although we have raised the carrying capacity, there are limits to the number of humans Earth can support. b) Yes, but technology will keep raising the carrying capacity, so it s not much of a problem. c) No. Humans are no longer constrained by environmental limits, due to our technology and ability to manipulate the environment. d) I don t care; it really does not affect me.
79 QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data Which type of distribution is a result of competition between individuals? a) Random b) Uniform c) Clumped d) None of these
80 QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data What does this graph show? a) The effects of carrying capacity on population growth b) A population that keeps growing c) The effects of exponential growth d) The effects of increasing carrying capacity
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