Ecosystems Flashcards

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Abiotic

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Abiotic things in an ecosystem are non-living such as rain, air, and water

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Biotic

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Biotic things in an ecosystem are living such as animals or organisms

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Predator

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An animal that is a carnivore eats prey

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Prey

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A predators food

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Mutualism

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When both animals/species benefit from a relationship they have in an ecosystem

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Communalism

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When one animal benefits from a relationship two animals/species have with each other

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Parasitism

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When a relationship between two animals/species benefits one and harms the other

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