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ecology and environment • organisms and environmentpopulation interactions-mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism; population attributes-growth, birth rate and death rate, age distribution. • ecosystem: patterns, components; productivity and decomposition; energy flow; pyramids of number, biomass, energy • biodiversity and its conservation: concept of biodiversity; patterns of biodiversity; importance of biodiversity; loss of biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; hotspots, endangered organisms, extinction, red data book, biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries, sacred groves.

BiologyNEETClass 12

AI-generated cheatsheet with key concepts, formulas, and common mistakes — plus audio, MCQs, mind maps & more.

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Ecology and Environment Cheat Sheet

Key Definitions


  • Ecology: Study of interactions between organisms and their environment ✅

  • Biodiversity: Variety of life in an ecosystem ✅

  • Mutualism: Interaction where both species benefit ✅

  • Competition: Interaction where species compete for resources ⚠️

  • Predation: Interaction where one organism eats another ✅

  • Parasitism: Interaction where one organism benefits at the expense of another ✅

Important Concepts

Population Interactions


  • Mutualism: E.g., bees and flowers

  • Competition: Can lead to resource depletion

  • Predation: Regulates prey population

  • Parasitism: Can weaken host but may not kill

Population Attributes


  • Growth Rate: Change in population size over time ✅

  • Birth Rate: Number of births per unit time ✅

  • Death Rate: Number of deaths per unit time ✅

  • Age Distribution: Proportion of individuals in different age groups

Eco Patterns


  • Productivity: Rate of energy production in an ecosystem

  • Decomposition: Breakdown of organic matter

  • Energy Flow: Movement of energy through an ecosystem

  • Pyramids:

  • Number: Individuals at each trophic level

  • Biomass: Total mass of organisms

  • Energy: Energy content at each level

Biodiversity and Conservation


  • Importance: Ecosystem stability, resources, and services ✅

  • Loss of Biodiversity: Habitat destruction, pollution, climate change ⚠️

  • Conservation: Protecting species and habitats

  • Hotspots: Regions with high biodiversity that are under threat

  • Endangered Organisms: Species at risk of extinction ⚠️

Key Formulas


Growth Rate = (Birth Rate - Death Rate) / Total Population
  • Birth Rate: Births per 1000 individuals per year

  • Death Rate: Deaths per 1000 individuals per year

Common Mistakes to Avoid


Common Mistake: Confusing mutualism with commensalism (only one benefits in commensalism)

Memory Tricks


Tip: "MCPPE" — Mutualism, Competition, Predation, Parasitism, Ecosystem

Key Diagrams



Pyramid of Biomass
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|       |  |
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Energy Flow
Sun -> Producers -> Primary Consumers -> Secondary Consumers -> Decomposers

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