Dynamic Ecosystem Flashcards
Which of the following are abiotic components in an ecosystem?
> Humidity
>Light intensity
Two species of organisms have a relationship where both organisms benefit.
What is this relationship?
> Mutualism
Which pair of organisms shows commensalism?
> Shark and remora
Which adaptation is found on mangrove plants to survive in water logged condition?
> Thick and succulent leaves
Which organism obtains food from dead and decaying organic matter?
> Saprophytes
▪️Produce its own food
▪️Grow on other plant
Which organism has the characteristics?
> Epiphytes
What is symbiosis?
> A close relationship between two or more organisms of different species which live together for an extended period
What is the difference between biotic component and abiotic component?
> Biotic component is the living organisms while abiotic component is the non-living factors
What is autotrophic organism?
> Autotrophic organisms that synthesises organic substances from inorganic substances through photosynthesis process
What is heterotrophic organism?
> Heterotrophic organisms that cannot synthesise their own food but consume other organisms
