Ecosystem

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The non living parts of an ecosystem

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abiotic factors

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An abiotic part of an ecosystem; required by plants to perform photosynthesis.

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sunlight

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the living parts of an ecosystem

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biotic factors

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An organism that can make its own food

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producer

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Breaks down and feeds on the remains of other organisms

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decomposer

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Small consumers that are hunted and eaten by larger consumers

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prey

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Interacting food chains found in an ecosystem

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food web

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals for energy

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predator

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These organisms cannot make their own food; they must eat something for energy

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consumer

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NON-living things found in an ecosystem

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abiotic