K A T H E R I N E C H E N

Environment Ecology

Philippines

Archipelago of 7,107 islands

Known as the country with the 5th longest coastline in the world

Bordered by the Philippine sea to the east, South China Sea to the west and with the Celebes Sea to the North.

Mountainous islands mainly consist of tropical rain forests

Climate

Tropical Maritime Climate

Three seasons:

tag-init (hot dry)- Happens around March – May

tag-ulan (rainy)- Happens around June – November

tag-lamig (cool dry) – Happens around December- February

Climates of the Philippines

Wildlife and Environment

Around 1,100 land vertebrae species

100 mammals & 170 bird species found only in the Philippines

Endemic species:

The Tamaraw of Mindoro

The Visayan Spotted Deer

Philippine Mouse Deer

Visayan Warty Pig

Philippine Flying Lemur

Lacks large predators, except:

Snakes – Pythons, cobras, saltwater crocodiles and prey birds

Birds

Have large beaks to loose more heat

Can Afford to have large beaks than birds in temperate regions

Different sized beaks allow for different adaptations according to use.

Toucan- cutting up pieces of fruits and nuts

Philippine Eagle- hooked beaks to tear small prey apart

Environmental Relationship

Factors: Abiotic and Biotic

Abiotic Factor

Warm Sunlight- photosynthesis Light is the main source of energy

Most of he sunlight is absorbed by the upper canopy

Photosynthesis- plants uses chlorophyll to change energy from sunlight into chemical energy

Water- affects living animals, plants Greater than 80 inches of rain each year

Transpiration- Loss of water through parts of the plant (leaves, stems, roots)

Climate Control: 20-34 degrees Celsius

Precipitation- The correct amount of rain

Temperature and Soil Soil is shallow and thin- few nutrients and soluble minerals

Nutrients are largely found in roots and leaves of living plants and decomposing vegetation on the forest floor

Water

Temperature and Soil

Transpiration

Temperature & Climate

Normal range is 93-68 degrees

High constant temperature increases the rate of evaporation and keeps humidity high

Warm temperatures – quick growth

Animals

Biotic Factors

Factors that is living in a biome (plant or animal)

Producers- uses photosynthesis to create it’s own food

Consumers

Primary- consumes plants

Secondary- consumes meat

Biotic Factors