Biology Le1 Flashcards
Ecosystems (16 cards)
Define the term species
A group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
Define the term biodiversty
The variety of diffrent species that live in an ecosystem
Define the term Producer
A green plant that makes its own food
Define the term consumer
An animal that eats plants or other animals to gain energy
Define the term herbivore
An organism that only eats plants
Define the term omnivore
An organsim that eats both plants and animals
Define the term Carnivor
An animal that eats another animal
Define the term Prey
An animal that is eaten by another animal
Define the term food chains
a food chain shows the interactions between organisms in an ecosystem
Define the term ecosystem
All of the organisms living in a particular habitat and the non-living components with which organisms interact
Define the term Habitat
The place where and organism lives
Define the term population
A group of organisms of the same species
Define the term community
All of the organisms ( animals and plants) living in an ecosystem
Define the term Niche
The role that an organism plays in its community
What is intra specific competiton?
Intraspecific competiton occurs between members of the same species for all reasources required
What is inter specific competiton?
Interspecific competition occurs between members of diffrent species for one or a few resources they require