Biodiversity Flashcards

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Biodiversity

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Variety and abundance of all living organisms.

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Importance of Biodiversity

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Variety of organisms is important so that they can adapt to changing environmental conditions.

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Habitat

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Where the animals/plants live.

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Community

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All the animals & plants that live in a particular area.

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Population

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The no. of 1 species living in a area.

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Ecosystem

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All the living organisms & Non living parts.

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Niche

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Species

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Organisms that can produce fertile offsprings

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Producer

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An organism that can produce its own food.

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Predator

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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Consumer

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An animal which eats other organisms.

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Herbivore

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An animal which eats only plants.

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Carnivore

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An animal which eats only animals.

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Prey

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An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals

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Decomposer

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An organism which feeds on dead organisms.

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Omnivore

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An animal which eats plants and animals.