Ecosystem and Adaptations

Abiotic

• The living parts of an ecosystem.

• The nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

• The interactions between living organisms.

• The energy flow in an ecosystem.

Behavioral adaptation

• Something that an animal or plant does - like birds flying south in winter.

• A physical feature of an animal or plant, such as a long neck in giraffes.

• A change in the environment that affects living organisms.

• A type of food that animals eat to survive.

Basic Needs

• What a species needs to survive.

• The habitat where a species lives.

• The food a species prefers.

• The climate a species thrives in.

Population

• All individuals of one species living in a certain place at the same time.

• A group of different species living together in an ecosystem.

• The total number of organisms in a specific area regardless of species.

• The number of individuals of a particular species that can reproduce.

Species

• Living things of the same kind that are able to reproduce (have children).

• All living organisms in a specific area.

• A group of organisms that can adapt to any environment.

• Any living thing, including plants and animals.

Community

• All populations of different species living and interacting in the same place.

• A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

• The physical environment where organisms live and interact.

• A collection of ecosystems in a geographical region.

3 basic needs

• Food, water and a place to live.

• Clothes, entertainment and transportation.

• Money, fame and power.

• Health, education and technology.

Biotic

• The non-living parts of an ecosystem.

• The living parts of an ecosystem.

• The chemical processes in an ecosystem.

• The physical environment of an ecosystem.

Structural adaptation

• A behavioral change in response to environmental conditions.

• A physical feature - like a giraffe’s long neck to reach tall trees.

• A chemical process that occurs within an organism.

• A temporary change in an organism's appearance.

Adaptation

• A special feature that helps an animal live in its home and survive over time.

• A type of food that animals eat to survive.

• A behavior that animals exhibit during mating season.

• A habitat where animals find shelter.