Biology-Principles of Ecology

Organisms like fungus and bacteria that break down organic matter into simpler compounds

• decomposers
• detritivores
• scavengers
• carnivores

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Living factor in an ecosystem (plants, animals).

• abiotic
• energy
• biotic
• matter

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

All the living communities in an area PLUS the abiotic factors.

• population
• ecosystem
• biome
• habitat

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Non living factor in an ecosystem (rocks, water, air)

• biotic
• organism
• humus
• abiotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Organism that eats only plants.

• herbivore
• omnivore
• carnivore
• detritivore

Regional type of ecosystem characterized by a particular climate and plant community.

• ecosystem
• biome
• habitat
• community

Level of nourishment in a food chain (ex primary consumer)

• web level
• top predator
• omnivore
• trophic level

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Model that shows the movement of energy and complex feeding relationships in an ecosystem.

• food chain
• food web
• energy pyramid
• trophic level

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Study of interactions between living things and their environment.

• Biology
• chemistry
• paleontology
• ecology

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Organism the eats both plants and animals.

• herbivore
• omnivore
• carnivore
• decomposer

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3