Vocabulary Flashcards
Ecology
The study of how organisms interact with one another and with the environment
Biotic factor
A living part of the environment
Abiotic factor
A non living part of the environment
Population
A group of endividuals of the same species that live in the same place
Species
Includes organisms that are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring
Community
Made up of all the species that live and interact in an area
Ecosystem
A community of organisms and their non living environment
Habitat
The place where organisms usually live
Symbiosis
A close long-term relationship between different species in a community
Niche
The role the population plays in the ecosystem, like how it gets food and interacts with other populations
Competition
Occurs when organisms fight for the same limited source
Photosynthesis
Plants use energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make sugars
Chlorophyll
Chloroplast contains a green pigment, it captures energy from sunlight
Cellular Respiration
The process of breaking down food to produce ATP
Camoflauge
The ability of an organism to blend in its environment
