Biology Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a carnivore?

An organism that derives energy from animal tissue (correct)

An organism that eats both plants and animals

An autotrophic organism

An organism that feeds on plants

What is a herbivore?

An animal that feeds on plants.

What is an omnivore?

An animal or person that eats food of both plant and animal origin.

What defines a producer in an ecosystem?

An autotrophic organism that produces organic compounds from inorganic molecules. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary consumer?

Herbivores that feed on plants. Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary consumer?

Carnivores and omnivores that eat primary consumers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a tertiary consumer?

A carnivore at the topmost level in a food chain that feeds on other carnivores. Signup and view all the answers

What is a food chain?

A hierarchical series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food. Signup and view all the answers

What is a food web?

A system of interlocking and interdependent food chains. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Carnivore

Organisms that primarily consume meat for energy and nutrients.
Obtain their diet through predation or scavenging.

Herbivore

Animals that exclusively feed on plants.

Omnivore

Organisms that eat both plant and animal-based foods.

Producer

Autotrophic organisms that create complex organic compounds.
Use photosynthesis or chemosynthesis to produce energy from inorganic materials.

Primary Consumer

Typically herbivores that directly consume producers (plants).
May also include omnivores that feed on both plants and animals.

Secondary Consumer

Feed on primary consumers and can be either carnivores or omnivores.
Carnivores primarily eat herbivores, while omnivores consume both plants and animals.

Tertiary Consumer

Top-level carnivores in the food chain.
Exclusively feed on secondary consumers.

Food Chain

A linear sequence outlining how energy and nutrients flow through different organisms.
Each organism relies on the next as a food source.

Food Web

A complex network of interconnected food chains.
Demonstrates the interdependence of various organisms in an ecosystem.

Description

This quiz focuses on essential biology vocabulary related to dietary classifications of organisms. It includes terms like carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore, and their definitions. Perfect for students wanting to enhance their biology knowledge.