ECOSYSTEMS Flashcards
Organism
Something that is living
Species
A group of living organisms that are able to reproduce together
Population
A group of the same species living in the same area.
Community
A group of different species living together in the same area
Ecosystem
Communities of organisms that interact with each other and the environment
Ecology
The study of ecosystems
Producers/Autotroph
Organism that is able to create their own food and do not need to feed on other organisms
Decomposers
Organism that breaks organic matter down into inorganic materials.
Photosynthesis
Food making process in plants that take place in chloroplasts within cells. Process uses carbon dioxide, water and energy from the sun.
Consumer/Heterotroph
Organism that relies on others for food.
Herbivore
Animal that only eats plants.
Primary Consumer
The first consumer in the food chain.
Carnivore
Animal that eats other animals
Omnivore
Animal that eats both plants and animals
Detritivors
Animal that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter
