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Have you ever heard of an oak community? It’s much like a small village, comprising oak trees and the myriad of plants, animals, and insects that depend on them. In our class project, we study these communities by observing local oak trees. Weekly, we record sightings of flora and fauna around seven oaks. Recent observations indicate how changes in temperature and rainfall affect insect activity and animal behavior, highlighting the dynamic nature of these ecosystems. Our study emphasizes the importance of climate in the life cycles of oak communities.
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Oak Communitiesby A. G.
Introduction Have you ever heard of an oak community? An oak community is like a small village. It consists of one or several oak trees and all of the plants, animals and insects that rely on the oaks to survive. In our class we are studying oak trees. Every week or so, the class walks around the school, recording the plants, animals, birds, insects, plant material, and animal signs that we see on or around an oak tree. There are about seven oaks that we routinely check.
Conclusion Since December, the temperature has gotten cooler, and it has also started to rain. This has triggered a chain reaction of events around the oaks. Because of the cold, insects have stopped coming out, causing birds to search elsewhere for food. Also, the rain has caused more plants to sprout, but has also caused animals to seek warmer climates, causing a decrease in animal signs. Another reason that we have seen increases and decreases in some populations is that we only observe the trees for about half an hour every two weeks. Some mornings are cold and some are warm. On cold mornings, we don’t see as many insects, birds and animals. These changes are a significant part of the oak communities life cycle.
