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BIOLOGY 110 LAB __10_

TITLE:

ECOLOGY

OBJECTIVES:

After completing this lab the student should be able to:

List several common characteristics of each biome.

Describe the terms carnivore, omnivore, herbivore, pyramid of biomass, pyramid of energy, pyramid of numbers, first level consumer, second level consumer and third level consumer.

List at least 2 animals and/or plants that live in each biome.

1. MATERIALS FOR INVESTIGATION:

From Home: Computer and internet connections

BACKGROUND READING: found on the virtual lab website.

PROCEDURE:

1. Go to the website: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_03/BL_03.html

2. Read the background information. Read the journal information and look at the diagrams (click on each title.

3. Now you are ready to begin. Print out and answer the questions found on Lab Report 10.

Refer to Lab 10 Rubric for grading information.