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Ecology Simulations Collection

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Ecology simulations available on www.biologysimulations.com to test predator/prey population dynamics, test competitive exclusion principle, and quantify biodiversity.

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Resources in “Ecology Simulations” Collection

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Competition.docx

Students use an online simulation (https://www.biologysimulations.com/competition) to study the competitive exclusion principle.

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Population Dynamics Inquiry Simulation

Students use an online simulation (https://www.biologysimulations.com/population-dynamics) to test a self-developed hypothesis. The simulation includes a plant, prey, and predator species. Students can manipulate the predator and prey starting populations, reproductive rate, and the amount of food needed for survival.

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Quantifying Biodiversity-Simpson Index

Students use an online simulation (https://www.biologysimulations.com/biodiversity) to practice quantifying biodiversity using Simpson's Diversity Index.

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Quantifying_Biodiversity_Margalef_Index.docx

Students use an online simulation (https://www.biologysimulations.com/biodiversity) to practice quantifying biodiversity using Margalef's richness index.

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Quantifying_Biodiversity_Species_Richness.docx

Students use an online simulation (https://www.biologysimulations.com/biodiversity) to practice quantifying biodiversity using a simple assessment of species richness.

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