Ecology and Symbiosis Vocabulary

Evolve

• To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

• To remain unchanged over time.

• To revert to a previous state or form.

• To undergo a sudden and drastic change.

Ecological Role

• The behavior of a species in its habitat.

• The function or position of a species within an ecological community.

• The physical characteristics of a species.

• The reproductive strategies of a species.

Beneficial

• Producing good or helpful results or effects.

• Causing harm or damage.

• Having no effect on the outcome.

• Leading to negative consequences.

Predation

• The symbiotic relationship between two species.

• The preying of one animal on others.

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• The migration of animals to different habitats.

Relative

• A type of measurement

• Comparison between two things

• A fixed point in space

• An absolute value

Survival

• The act of thriving in a favorable environment.

• The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.

• A method of escaping from danger or harm.

• The process of adapting to new surroundings.

Mutualism

• A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit.

• A relationship where one species benefits and the other is harmed.

• A relationship where both species are harmed.

• A relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected.

Biotic

• Relating to or resulting from living organisms.

• Pertaining to non-living things.

• A term used for artificial objects.

• Describing chemical processes in the environment.

Ecosystem

• A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

• A group of unrelated species living in the same area.

• A collection of non-living things in a specific location.

• A system of energy flow in a food chain.

Genetic

• Relating to genes or heredity.

• Pertaining to environmental factors.

• Involving physical traits only.

• Connected to psychological behavior.