D Flashcards
Predator
Eats meat π like other animals
Prey
Eats leaves (sometimes) and gets eaten
Energy pyramid
It shows the levels of energy passed from one living thing to the next. Only one small portion of the energy makes it to that next living thing or next level.
Mutualism
It is when both species benefit each other and sometimes depend on each other to survive. For example, a bird cleaning an alligator teeth.
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Symbiosis
Two organisms living together or in a close relationship where one or both may benefit from the relationship.
Parasitism
When one animal or specie gets something from another animal or specie which is being harmed. For example, fleas on a dog.
Commensalism
It is when one organism benefits and the other is unaffected. For example, a bird and a hippo.
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10% rule
Only about 10% of the original energy is left to feed the next level in the energy pyramid.
Decomposer
Brack down organic material