Ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
Biomass?
A
Biomass is the total mass of organisms
2
Q
Abiotic Factors?
A
Abiotic Factors are non-living elements (temperature, sun)
3
Q
Biotic Factors?
A
Biotic Factors are living organisms (plants, animals)
4
Q
Mutualism?
A
Both Benefit
5
Q
Competition?
A
Both Harmed
6
Q
Commensalism?
A
One Benefits, other neutral
7
Q
Parasitism?
A
One Benefits, other harmed
8
Q
Consumer
A
Eats other Organisms (rabbits)
9
Q
Decomposer
A
Breaks Down Dead Matter (fungi)
10
Q
Producer
A
Makes own food (plants)
11
Q
Carnivore?
A
Eats meat (wolves)
12
Q
Herbivore?
A
eats plants (cows)
