Nico's Super Duper Epic Cool Awesome Assignment by Nico Dombroski

Organism

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:22:20 UTC

A single member of a population is an individual organism. A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring is a species.

Biome

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:23:21 UTC

A biome is a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms. The tundra, the gray areas in this photo, is very cold and has permanently frozen subsoil (permafrost). Tundra plants are small and slow-growing. Not many animals can live in these conditions. Click on the photo to learn more about this biome.

Ecosystem

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:23:40 UTC

An ecosystem includes all the organisms that live in a place, along with their physical environment.

Community

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:24:14 UTC

A community is a collection of different populations that live together in a particular area.

Population

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:25:18 UTC

A population consists of individuals of the same species living in the same area.

Gecko

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:27:58 UTC

There are over 1,000 species of gecko. Geckos have specialized feet to cling to surfaces. Geckos shed their tails as a form of defense. Their tail also stores fat and nutrients.

Boreal Forest

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:33:10 UTC

The boreal forest is the world's largest land biome. It is a coniferous forest consisting of mostly pines, spruces, and larches. It is a vital global carbon sink. It can be found near tundras and arctic areas.

Coral Reef

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:40:34 UTC

Coral reefs are hubs for lots of animals to live, such as fish (lots of tropical fish or clown fish, depending on the reef), sea turtles, and coral. Abiotic elements include sand, rocks, and the water around it.

Coral Communities in Coral Reefs

nicodombroski — 2025-09-16 12:45:16 UTC

There are lots of coral in coral reefs, hence the name. Other organisms that live in the same habitat include fish and sea turtles.

Moose in Alaska

nicodombroski — 2025-09-17 12:01:20 UTC

The moose population in Alaska is increasing as of late. There are roughly 175,000-200,000 moose in Alaska. Moose have substantial populations along major river corridors. Moose are found in Alaska because their ancestors crossed the Bering land bridge from Eurasia thousands of years ago, and the state's abundant woody vegetation from forests, riparian areas, and recently burned land provides ideal food and shelter for them.