Science Vocab Flashcards
organisms that produce their own food
Autotrophs (producers)
organisms that cannot produce their own food, but instead rely on other organisms like plants and animals for food
Heterotrophs (consumers)
organisms that break down chemicals from producers so that they can be reused
Detritivores (decomposers)
include all of the non-living things in an ecosystem
Abiotic factors
are all of the living things in an ecosystem
Biotic factors
the variety of life and organisms in a healthy habitat or ecosystem
Biodiversity
the natural home or environment for a plant, animal, or organism
Habitat
the plants & animals that live together in a habitat
Community
a biological community of interacting organisms in an environment
Ecosystem
a diagram that shows how organisms are interconnected
Food web
refers to a state of equilibrium (balance) in the community of organisms in an ecosystem
Ecological balance
focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
Sustainability
