Ecology Flashcard 1

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What is a community in an ecosystem?

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A community in an ecosystem consists of all the living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) that interact with each other in a specific area.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are all the living things in an environment that directly or indirectly affect other living organisms, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define an individual in ecological terms.

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An individual is a single organism that belongs to a species.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and interact with one another.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different populations (species) that live together in a specific area and interact with each other.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organisms, non-living material, or waste, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that exclusively feed on plants.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, such as plants and algae, that can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms, including plants (herbivores) and other animals (carnivores and omnivores).

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What is the difference between primary and secondary consumers?

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Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers, while secondary consumers are carnivores that eat primary consumers.