Biology Flashcard

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A group of different species of organisms that live in the same area and interact with each other.

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What does a 'Decomposer' do?

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Breaks down dead plant and animal matter.

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What is a 'Food Chain'?

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A linear sequence of organisms transferring energy.

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What does 'Over-Abundant' mean?

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An excessive number of individuals of a species.

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What does 'Environment' refer to?

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The sum of all living and nonliving things.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the significance of a food web?

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It illustrates the interconnected feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.