What All Do You Know About Ecology Flashcards

What do you know about ecology? Biology is an extensive study divided into different fields of study that try to dive deeper into living things in general. Using the flashcards below, assured of getting a more profound understanding of some of the commonly used terms in ecology. How about you give them a quick read!

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Ecology
The science that studies interactions of living things with others and their surrounding both living and non living
Abiotic
Non-living
Atmosphere
Air mass surrounding the Earth and is a temporary holding space for birds and insects
Biosphere
Layer of the Earth with life it has three major sections: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere
Biotic
Living things
Carnivore
Animal that only eats meat
Consumer
Obtains food from the biotic environment and is often called a heterotroph meaning other feeders
Decomposers
Small organisms that break down dead animals and plants
Ecosystem
Unit of biosphere interacting with the environment