Define the following terms and give examples of each. Ecosystem, biotic factors, abiotic factors, habitat, invasive species, niche, predator, prey, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.... Define the following terms and give examples of each. Ecosystem, biotic factors, abiotic factors, habitat, invasive species, niche, predator, prey, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore. Describe the following: Producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, decomposer. Create an energy pyramid with an example of each.
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The question requests definitions and examples of various ecological terms, including ecosystem, biotic and abiotic factors, habitat, invasive species, niche, predator, prey, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, and the roles of producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers. Additionally, it asks to create an energy pyramid with examples, which involves understanding energy flow in an ecosystem.
Answer
Ecosystem: community of organisms and environment; biotic/abiotic factors: living/non-living components; habitat: organism's home; invasive species: non-native spreaders; niche: organism's role; predator/prey: hunts/eaten; herbivore/carnivore/omnivore: plant/animal/both eaters. Energy pyramid: producer to decomposer.
The terms are defined as:
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with non-living components of their environment. Example: Forest ecosystem.
- Biotic Factors: Living components of an ecosystem. Example: Plants, animals, bacteria.
- Abiotic Factors: Non-living parts of an ecosystem. Example: Water, sunlight, soil.
- Habitat: The natural environment where an organism lives. Example: Pond.
- Invasive Species: Non-native species that spread rapidly. Example: Zebra mussels.
- Niche: An organism's role in its ecosystem. Example: Bees pollinating flowers.
- Predator: An organism that hunts and eats other animals. Example: Lion.
- Prey: An organism that is hunted and eaten. Example: Rabbit.
- Herbivore: An organism that eats plants. Example: Cow.
- Carnivore: An organism that eats other animals. Example: Wolf.
- Omnivore: An organism that eats both plants and animals. Example: Bear.
Energy Pyramid:
- Producer: Plants using photosynthesis.
- Primary Consumer: Grasshopper eating plants.
- Secondary Consumer: Frog eating grasshopper.
- Decomposer: Fungus breaking down dead matter.
Answer for screen readers
The terms are defined as:
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with non-living components of their environment. Example: Forest ecosystem.
- Biotic Factors: Living components of an ecosystem. Example: Plants, animals, bacteria.
- Abiotic Factors: Non-living parts of an ecosystem. Example: Water, sunlight, soil.
- Habitat: The natural environment where an organism lives. Example: Pond.
- Invasive Species: Non-native species that spread rapidly. Example: Zebra mussels.
- Niche: An organism's role in its ecosystem. Example: Bees pollinating flowers.
- Predator: An organism that hunts and eats other animals. Example: Lion.
- Prey: An organism that is hunted and eaten. Example: Rabbit.
- Herbivore: An organism that eats plants. Example: Cow.
- Carnivore: An organism that eats other animals. Example: Wolf.
- Omnivore: An organism that eats both plants and animals. Example: Bear.
Energy Pyramid:
- Producer: Plants using photosynthesis.
- Primary Consumer: Grasshopper eating plants.
- Secondary Consumer: Frog eating grasshopper.
- Decomposer: Fungus breaking down dead matter.
More Information
Ecosystems include complex interactions between organisms and their environment, leading to various ecological roles like producers, consumers, and decomposers that contribute to the energy flow.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing abiotic and biotic factors. Remember, abiotic is non-living, biotic is living.
Sources
- Food chains & food webs (article) | Ecology - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- 18.1 Ecosystems - CK-12 - ck12.org
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