1.6 Ecosystems, Nutrient Cycles And Human Impact On The Environment Flashcards
1
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Producer
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Living organism that makes food using light or chemical energy.
2
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Consumer
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Living organism that gets its energy by consuming food.
3
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Herbivore
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Living organism that feeds entirely on plants.
4
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Carnivore
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Living organism that feeds entirely on animals.
5
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Omnivore
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Living organism that feeds on both plants and animals.
6
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Decomposer
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Bacteria and fungi that break down the dead bodies of plants and animals.
7
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Trophic level
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A group of organisms that occupy the same position in a food chain.
