Ecosystem Flashcards
A living thing ( plant or animal)
Organism
All the organisms of the same species living in the same place at the same time
population
All the populations of species that live in the same place at the same time make up a (blank)
Community
The area where all living and nonliving parts of communities in the same area interact
Ecosystem
The place where an animal or plant naturally lives
Habitat
The functional role of an organism in a community. Like what it eats and what eats it.
Niche
A classification tool. It can be used to classify organisms based on similarities and differences in the physical characteristics.
Dichotomous Key
Helps explain relationships, and organizes groups
Classification
Plants and animals are examples of this
Living
Sun, water , soil are examples of this
Nonliving
Makes its own food.
EX: plants, algae
Producer
Organism that eat to get their energy
EX: human, animals
Consumer
Mushroom/ mold
Fungi
Breakdown dead organisms
EX: bacteria, fungi
Decomposers
Where an animal lives
Habitat
Animals need this for survival. Two types: structural and behavioral
Adaptations
An adaptation that is physically made
Example: web feet, long beak, keen eyesight, strong legs
Structural
Second type of adaptation
Example: flying, hopping, burying food, loud hiss, purring
Behavioral
