Ecology Flashcardizz

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What is carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What do herbivores eat?

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Herbivores primarily consume plants, such as leaves, fruits, and seeds.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells break down sugar to obtain energy.

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What is an omnivore?

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An organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a carnivore?

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An organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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An organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a detritivore?

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An organism that feeds on dead organic matter, helping to recycle nutrients.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of energy transfer, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.