Ecology Flashcardizz I

Front

What type of relationship is it when one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed?

Back

Commensalism

Front

What is an example of a parasitic relationship?

Back

A tapeworm takes nutrients from a dog.

Front

What are the nonliving aspects of an ecosystem called?

Back

Abiotic factors

Front

What term describes all of the bullfrogs living around a pond?

Back

Population

Front

What do we call plants that convert energy from the sun?

Back

Producers

Front

What type of relationship benefits both organisms involved?

Back

Mutualism

Front

What is the term for living components of an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic factors

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

They break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

Back

The sun

Front

What is the term for a group of different species living together in a specific area?

Back

Community