Interactive Demo
Ecology: Behavioral Responses
Ecology: Behavioral Responses is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Biology course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Responses to the Environment, Energy Flow through Ecosystems, Population Ecology (Exponential and Logistic Growth), Community Ecology and Species Interactions. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 2 toggles, direct drag interaction and a live visual canvas. This demo lives in the “Unit 8: Ecology” section of the course.
How to use this demo
- Click and drag directly on the canvas to manipulate the scene.
- Toggle the checkboxes to show or hide layers and compare cases.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Responses to the Environment
- Energy Flow through Ecosystems
- Population Ecology (Exponential and Logistic Growth)
- Community Ecology and Species Interactions
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience
- Simpson’s Diversity Index
- Disruptions to Ecosystems
Frequently asked questions
What does the Ecology: Behavioral Responses demo do?
Ecology: Behavioral Responses Taxis Directional movement toward or away from a stimulus. Kinesis Non-directional change in speed or turning rate in response to stimulus intensity. Ecology: Behavioral Responses lets you explore this hands-on instead of only reading about it.
What AP Biology concept does Ecology: Behavioral Responses teach?
Explores the interactions between organisms and their environment, focusing on energy flow, population dynamics, and the maintenance of biodiversity. It focuses on Responses to the Environment, Energy Flow through Ecosystems, Population Ecology (Exponential and Logistic Growth), Community Ecology and Species Interactions, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience, Simpson’s Diversity Index from the “Unit 8: Ecology” section.
What can I control in Ecology: Behavioral Responses?
You can drag elements directly on the canvas; toggles show or hide layers so you can compare cases. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Ecology: Behavioral Responses fit into the AP Biology course?
AP Biology is an introductory college-level course that explores the complexity of living organisms through inquiry-based investigations and hands-on laboratory work. The curriculum is organized around four Big Ideas: E… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 8: Ecology” section. Open the full AP Biology course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-biology-a0d91331-c38b-490d-a302-894c6bcc3c53 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Ecology: Behavioral Responses?
You'll build intuition for Responses to the Environment, Energy Flow through Ecosystems, Population Ecology (Exponential and Logistic Growth), Community Ecology and Species Interactions, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience, Simpson’s Diversity Index — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Biology alone.
From the AP Biology course
This interactive demo is part of the Unit 8: Ecology section. Explore the full AP Biology course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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