Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Vocab

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What is a detritivore?

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An organism that consumes the bodies of dead organisms and wastes produced by living organisms.

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What is glycolysis?

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A process by which glucose, a sugar, is broken down into smaller molecules.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which a gas changes to a liquid.

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What is photosynthesis?

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A series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into the food-energy molecule glucose and give off oxygen.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that uses an outside energy source, such as the Sun, and produces its own food.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is energy flow in an ecosystem?

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The transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms.

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What is a herbivore?

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A consumer that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A consumer that primarily eats other animals.