Biodiversity Flashcards
The definition of Biodiversity
The variety and abundance of all living organisms
What is the importance of biodiversity
The variety of organisms is important so that they can adapt to changing environment conditions
The definition of Habitat
Where the animals/plants live
The definition of community
All the animals & plants that live in a particular area
The definition of population
The number of one species living in an area
The definition of ecosystem
All the living organisms & non living parts
The definition of species
A group of organisms which can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
The definition of a Niche
The role an organism plays in the community
The definition of a decomposer
An organism which feeds on dead organisms
What is a food chain?
A food chian is the direction of energy flow
What is a producer
A producer is an organism which makes its own food using photosynthesis
What is a consumer?
A consumer is an organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain food
Carnivores
Only eat animals
Herbivores
Only eats plants
Omnivores
Eats both plants and animals
