Herbivore Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a herbivore?

An organism that does not eat

An animal that eats both plants and animals

An animal that eats only plants (correct)

An animal that feeds on other animals

What defines a carnivore?

An organism that eats only plants

An animal that feeds on other animals (correct)

An organism that is not a consumer

An organism that eats both plants and animals

What is an omnivore?

An animal that eats only plants

An organism that feeds on other organisms

An organism that produces its own food

An organism that eats both plants and animals (correct)

What is a food chain?

A series of steps in which organisms transfer energy by eating and being eaten Signup and view all the answers

Define a food web.

A community of organisms where there are several interrelated food chains Signup and view all the answers

What is prey?

An organism that is killed and eaten by another organism Signup and view all the answers

Define a predator.

An organism that feeds directly on other organisms in order to survive Signup and view all the answers

What is symbiosis?

A close relationship between two species that benefits at least one of the species Signup and view all the answers

What is mutualism?

A relationship in which both species benefit Signup and view all the answers

Define commensalism.

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited Signup and view all the answers

What is parasitism?

A relationship in which one organism lives on or in a host and harms it Signup and view all the answers

What is coevolution?

Mutual evolutionary set of adaptations of two interacting species Signup and view all the answers

Define a producer.

An organism that makes its own food Signup and view all the answers

What is a consumer?

A person or household that purchases goods or services Signup and view all the answers

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.