Living Systems Vocab

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Organism feeding on decomposed materials from dead organisms

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detritivores

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Organic litter of dead organisms and waste

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detritus

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Chemical in food that keeps an organism alive and active

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nutrient

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Referring to water

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aquatic

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Microscopic animals in aquatic environments

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Zooplankton

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Cells sending messages to the brain upon stimuli.

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Receptor

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Organism that breaks down plant and animal material into simple chemicals

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decomposers

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Microorganisms that act as decomposers

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Bacteria

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Organism lacking chlorophyll, derives nutrients from others.

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fungi

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An organism that cannot make its own food and eats others.

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Consumers