Biodiversity Flashcards
Biodiversity
Variety and abundance of all living organisms.
Importance of Biodiversity
Variety of organisms is important so that they can adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Habitat
Where the animals/plants live.
Community
All the animals & plants that live in a particular area.
Population
The no. of 1 species living in a area.
Ecosystem
All the living organisms & Non living parts.
Niche
Species
Organisms that can produce fertile offsprings
Producer
An organism that can produce its own food.
Predator
An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
Consumer
An animal which eats other organisms.
Herbivore
An animal which eats only plants.
Carnivore
An animal which eats only animals.
Prey
An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals
Decomposer
An organism which feeds on dead organisms.