ecosystems Flashcards
an ecosystem is made up of the interactions between a …………….. and its …………….
community, physical environment
What is a habitat?
it is a place where an organism lives
what are structural adaptations?
it is the physical characteristics of an organism that help it to survive in its habitat
what are behavioural adaptations?
they are the different behaviours of an organism to help it to survive in its habitat
define population
made up of many organisms of the same kind living in the same environment
define community
a community is different kinds of plants AND animals and interacting in a particular environment
What is a Predator-prey relationship?
it is when a predator hunts and kills their prey for food
what is mutualism?
the relationship in which two or more organisms help or support each other
what is parasitism?
a parasite is an organism that causes harm to another organism, which is known as HOSTS, without killing it
consumer chain
producer——>primary——>secondary——>tertiary
