biotic and abiotic -kiah cupido Flashcards
1
Q
what is a biotic factor
A
living components of a ecosystem
2
Q
three groups of biotic factors ?
A
producers ,consumers and decomposers
3
Q
xerophytes ?
A
grows with dry little available water
4
Q
mesophytes?
A
regular water supply
5
Q
hydrophyte ?
A
grow in water
6
Q
description of xerophytes ?
A
- sucken stomata
- thick cuticles
- well developed roots
- thick fleshy leaves
7
Q
examples of animal adaptions
A
- Excrete very concentrated urine
- Exoskeleton or scales to prevent water loss
- Aquatic animals: gills, fins, blowholes and flippers
8
Q
is water a abiotic or biotic factor
A
abiotic
9
Q
what is a abiotic factor ?
A
non living parts of the environment thats have major impacts on living organism
10
Q
another name for an autotroph
A
producer
