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What is a herbivore?
What defines a carnivore?
What is an omnivore?
What is a food chain?
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Define a food web.
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What is prey?
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Define a predator.
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What is symbiosis?
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What is mutualism?
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Define commensalism.
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What is parasitism?
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What is coevolution?
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Define a producer.
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What is a consumer?
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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.
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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.