Unit 3 Flashcards
The living and non-living parts of an area that interact with each other.
Ecosystem
A large geographic area with a specific climate and distinct plant and animal life (e.g., desert, rainforest).
Biome
A group of organisms of the same species living in a particular area.
Population
The role and physical space where an organism lives within an ecosystem.
Habitat
The living parts of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.
Biotic
An organism that hunts and eats other organisms for food.
Predator
A group of different species that live together in one area.
Community
A single living thing, such as an animal, plant, or microorganism.
Organism
The non-living parts of an environment, such as sunlight, water, and soil.
Abiotic
An animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator.
Prey