Set: Ecology 2

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Term Definition
biotic factors living things in an ecosystem
abiotic factors non-living things in an ecosystem
niche how an organism makes its living
biodiversity number of different species in an ecosystem
symbiosis one species of organism lives in a close relationship to another species
parasitism a close relationship; one species benefits, the other is harmed
mutualism a close relationship; both species benefit
commensalism a close relationship; one species benefits, the other doesn't benefit but isn't harmed
habitat the natural place where an organism lives
predator/predation kills and eats an organism
prey is killed and eaten
respiration breaks down carbohydrates for energy; uses oxygen, gives off carbon dioxide
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Creator teachingscience
Created February 22, 2007
Group Ms. Nikkel's Biology Class
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  1. predator/predation → kills and eats an organism - 16 misses
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  7. respiration → breaks down carbohydrates for energy; uses oxygen, gives off carbon dioxide - 9 misses