Ecology
Published on Nov 28, 2015
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Decomposer: Heterotrophic bacteria & fungi that break down dead/organic matter
-They release inorganic nutrients that are taken up by plants
-ex: mushrooms
Heterotroph: an organism deriving its nutritional requirements from complex organic substances
-ex: humans, animals
Biosphere: the regions of the surface, atmosphere, & hydrosphere of the earth
-The biosphere has existed for 3.5 billion years
-It's divided into biomes that consist of species related to how they can exist in a certain climate
Carnivore: an animal that feeds on flesh.
-They generally eat herbivores
-ex: lions
Consumer: A person/thing that eats or uses something
Herbivore: An animal that feeds on plants only
-ex: rabbit, moose
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Omnivore: An animal that feeds on both plants/animals
-ex: bear
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Symbiosis: interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.
-Ex: birds riding on cows back
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Niche: a position or role taken by a kind of organism within its community. Such a position may be occupied by different organisms in different localities
-e.g., antelopes in Africa and kangaroos in Australia.
Photo by Ron,Ron,Ron
