ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
habitat definition
A
place where an organism lives
2
Q
population definition
A
organisms of the same species living in a habitat
3
Q
community definition
A
organisms of different populations living in a habitat
4
Q
ecosystem definition
A
a community and their interaction with the non-living aspects of their habitat
5
Q
what do plants compete against each other for?
A
- light
- space
- mineral ions
- water
6
Q
what do animals compete against each other for?
A
- food
-water - territory
- mates
7
Q
what are carnivores?
A
- organisms that only eat meat material
8
Q
what are omnivores?
A
organisms that eat both plant and animal material
9
Q
define a predator
A
organisms that hunt and kill animals for food
10
Q
define prey
A
an organism that is hunted i.e. killed or eaten
