Forum 2.10 - The Distribution of Species

10/17/2018

Central Question: Why are some species spread out while others are concentrated?

Guiding Thought Question:How will species adaptation and specialization act as barriers to them expanding out of their ranges?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the differences in Endemic and Cosmopolitan Species by examining examples of species and looking at the modes through which the spread and the barriers that prevent further spread.

8 Comments

10/24/2022 09:08:45 am

Species are highly adapted to the areas that they live in, and if an outside area doesn't fit its highly specific needs, like the water for a fish being too salty or being slightly too warm, then the species will die, preventing it from spreading out from one area

Lamb

10/24/2022 09:08:54 am

Species adaptation and specialization just simply means they have characteristics suited for a specific environment. This means if this species was taken out of its element it would most likely not survive because those adaptations and special characteristics are what made it perfect for its original habitat.

Cody

10/24/2022 09:10:08 am

Some animals will be so suit to their environment that they wont be able to expand out where they go. They will have to adapt to be able to move again. having a big coat of fur would be great in the colder climates but if they have to move to a very hot area then they will be too hot to live in it.

sims

10/24/2022 09:14:06 am

species stay where they know they will be safe and comfortable and if they happen to spread to an area they can’t tolerate they could die off which causes them to stay where they are

Kaden

10/24/2022 09:16:44 am

Because they are adapted and specialized for their environment, not only would it be harder for them to survive, but there wouldn't be a need to because they are already suited for their environment, limiting their ability to change ranges and habitats.

Lucy M

10/24/2022 09:18:47 am

A higher degree of specialization and specific adaptations affects the range of where species are located. Species that are more specialized with their environment will not be able to expand far because they do not have traits that help them survive outside of their original environment.

Ramel

10/27/2022 12:33:26 pm

If a species has specialized adaptations then they can only live in a certain area or environment. If they adapt to allow them to live in other and more environments

Jack

10/27/2022 12:42:25 pm

If a species has adaptations for a very specific environment and is thereby highly specialized to the certain habitat and conditions within the habitat they rely on, then a change in said conditions will largely put them out of commission. That's why they can't really expand beyond their given habitat if they're highly specialized, as they just aren't built for it.

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