Ecology Vocabulary

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Consumer

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An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy.

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Community

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Different populations living and interacting with each other in the same area.

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Ecosystem

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The organisms that make up a community and the nonliving parts of the environment that they interact with.

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Niche

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The specific role or position an organism plays within its environment, encompassing its habitat, resources, and interactions with other species.

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Apex Predator

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Predators that are at the top of their food chain.

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Autotroph

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An organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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Producer

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An organism that can make its own food, usually through photosynthesis, and serves as a food source for consumers.

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Biome

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A large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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Habitat

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The natural environment in which an organism lives, including all biotic and abiotic factors.

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Decomposer

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An organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.