Ecology and Adaptations

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Herbivore

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An animal that feeds on plants.

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Omnivore

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An animal that eats a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.

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Carnivore

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An animal that feeds on animals only

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Cellular respiration

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Food chain

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A series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

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Food Web

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A system of interlocking and interdependent food chains.

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Autotroph

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An organism that makes their own food. Also called a producer.

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Producer

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An organism, either a green plant or bacterium, which is part of the first level of a food chain. and makes their own food.

Has the most energy in s food chain/web.

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Heterotroph

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An organism who eats for energy. Also called a consumer.

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Consumer

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An organism that feeds on plants or other animals for energy.