Ecosystems Flashcards
Ecosystems
A place were living and none living things inter act
Community
A place were organisms live together In an ecosystem
Niche
The role that each organisms plays
Biotic factors
Living things
Abiotic
Non-living things
Population
A group of organisms of one species that live in an area at the same time
Habitat
The place in an ecosystem in which an organisms live
Environment
All the conditions surrounding a living thing
Adaptations
A change in a organism to better fit an ecosystem
Species
The lowest level of classification
Biome
An environment like an ecosystem but larger
Deciduous forest
All trees loose there leaves each year
Tundra
A place were tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons. The coldest biome
Tiaga
The largest biome. Also known as the snow forest. Mostly pine trees like pines and spruces.
Desert
Barren of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.