Unit A Section 1 Flashcards
Ecosystem
A place or location where living and nonliving things interact
Biotic Factors
The living parts of a ecosystem
Abiotic Factors
the nonliving parts of a ecosystem
Species
a group of animals, plants or other living things that share common characteristics and are able to reproduce.
population
A group of organisms of the same species that live in a particular area
community
all the populations of diffrent species that live and interact in the same place form a community Ex… In a pond ecosystem, tadpoles, mosquito larva, birds, and bushes all share the same community
The needs of living things
- Water
- Food/nutriens (for movement and growth and repair)
- Energy
- Oxygen
5.Suitable living conditions (shelter, clothing, and heat)
Symbiotic Relationships
A relationship between different species which benefits either or both species.
Commensalism
relationship between different species which benefits either or both species.
Mutalism
Both species benefit Ex… Flowers and butterflies
parasitism
one species benefits while one is harmed Ex… Mosquitos and humans
Adaptation
an inherited characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment
predation
predator and prey relation
Any place or location where living and nonliving things interact.
Ecosystem
The living parts of a ecosystem
Biotic Factors