Ecology

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An organism that produces its own food supply from inorganic compounds is called a(an)

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Autotroph

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A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit is known as

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Mutualism

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The general name for organisms like animals and fungi that get their energy from eating other organisms is

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Consumers

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The living portions of the ecosystem are referred to as

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Biotic factors

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Water temperature would be an example of

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An abiotic factor

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Organisms that break down dead organic material are called

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Detritivores

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy is called

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Photosynthesis

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The role of an organism in its environment, including its habitat and interactions, is known as its

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Niche

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain is called

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Carrying capacity

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another is called

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Parasitism