Ecology Terms

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Abiotic

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Non-living components of an environment, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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Autotroph

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An organism that produces its own food using sunlight or chemical energy, such as plants and some bacteria.

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Heterotroph

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An organism that obtains energy by consuming other organisms, such as animals and fungi.

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Aquatic

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Relating to water; describes organisms or ecosystems that exist in water environments.

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Biome

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A large ecological region characterized by specific climate conditions, plant life, and animal species, such as deserts or forests.