Ecosystems Flashcards
abiotic?
Abiotic is a NON living factor in an environment
biotic?
Biotic is a LIVING factor in an environment
What is turbidity? and how is it measured?
Turbidity is the clarity of the water. How clear it is. Measured using a turbidity meter
What is salinity? and how is it measured?
Salinity is how salty the water is. How much salt has been dissolved in the water. It is measured using a salinity meter
A predator…
Naturally preys on others
A prey…
Is hunted by another food
What is extinction
loss of biodiversity, dying out of a species
Individual
one organism
Population
group of same organisms
Community
group of different organisms/populations
ecosystem
combo of abiotic and biotic factors
biosphere
all ecosystems, all parts of the earth with life. LARGEST BIODIVERSITY
biodiversity
variety of organisms
producer
an organism that makes its own food. Autotroph. Mostly plants
consumer
An organism that relies on others for food, can’t produce its own. Heterotroph. Mostly animals