Herbivore Flashcards

Study Notes

Types of Organisms

Herbivore: Exclusively consumes plants.
Carnivore: Primarily feeds on other animals; may include some plants.
Omnivore: Consumes both plants and animals, exhibiting dietary flexibility.

Ecological Concepts

Food Chain: Sequential series illustrating how energy is transferred through consumption, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.
Food Web: A complex network depicting several interlinked food chains within a community, showcasing the diverse feeding relationships among organisms.

Predator-Prey Dynamics

Prey: An organism that is hunted and consumed by another organism.
Predator: An organism that actively hunts and feeds on other organisms for sustenance.

Symbiotic Relationships

Symbiosis: Refers to the close interrelationship between two different species that provides benefits to at least one party.
Mutualism: A type of symbiotic relationship where both species involved gain benefits.
Commensalism: A relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.
Parasitism: A harmful relationship where one organism lives on or in a host, causing detriment to the host organism.

Evolution and Interaction

Coevolution: The process wherein two interacting species reciprocally influence each other’s evolution, often leading to specialized adaptations.

Nutritional Roles

Producer: A self-sustaining organism that generates its own food through processes like photosynthesis.
Consumer: Individuals or households that buy goods or services, broadly relating to the idea of consumption in ecological terms.

Description

This quiz features flashcards that define various types of organisms based on their dietary habits, including herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Additionally, it explains concepts like food chains and food webs, essential for understanding ecological relationships.