definitions Flashcards
Students can accurately identify and match key animal-related terms with their respective meanings, showcasing a solid grasp of fundamental vocabulary.
Herbivore
Omnivore
Carnivore
Predator
Prey
Herbivore
An animal which only eats plants
Omnivore
An animal which eats plants and animals
Carnivore
An animal which only eats other animals
Predator
An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
Prey
An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals
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Producer
Consumer
Species
Niche
Organism
Producer
An organism that can produce its own food.
Consumer
An animal which eats other organisms.
Species
A group of organisms which can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
Niche
The role an organism plays
Organism
An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
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Habitat
Adaptation
Biodiversity
Ecosystem
Habitat
The place where an organism lives
Adaptation
The mechanism by which organisms adjust to new environments or to changes in their current environment.
Biodiversity
The range (variety/number) of species within an ecosystem.
Ecosystem
All the living organisms in a particular habitat and the non-living components with which the organisms interact.