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Lunar rhythms bring about similar patterns in animals, although these rhythms
mostly affect creatures living in or near the oceans. The tides are created by the cycle or
positions of the moon in relation to the earth and sun. There are two different cycles
within lunar rhythms. They are the daily rise and fall of the tides and the two-week cycle
of Spring and Neap tides. Feeding and breeding schedules of many creatures follow close
if not exactly with the rise and fall of the tides.
Annual rhythms are related to the seasons of the year and they affect both plants
and animals. Temperatures, light, food supply, and other factors cause animals to go into
hibernation, estivation, or even cause them to migrate. Many animals even have a
breeding schedule dependent on annual rhythms. Plants have periods within their
growing cycle as well. They can be active or dormant depending on their surroundings,
which are dependent on the seasons.
Cycles in time, which are abiotic factors, affect all biotic members of the
ecosystem. Daily, lunar, and annual rhythms are a large part of the structure of living
things. It is important to understand these rhythms because it helps to explain patterns we
see in the biotic communities.
2) Cycles in Matter Vocabulary:
condensation- water vapor turns into a liquid due to temperatures
cooling
precipitation- any form of water falling to the earth (rain, hail,
sleet, snow)49
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White, Miki Machell. Analysis and Development of Post Secondary Curriculum on Sustainability, thesis, May 2000; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2488/m1/59/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .