Ecology Terms set 1 of 3

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BIOTIC

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Relating to or resulting from living organisms.

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ABIOTIC

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Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

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AUTOTROPH

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An organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple substances present in its surroundings, generally using energy from light or inorganic chemical reactions.

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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.

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CONSUMER

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

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DECOMPOSER

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An organism, especially a soil bacterium, fungus, or invertebrate, that decomposes organic material.

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HERBIVORE

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An animal that feeds on plants.

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CARNIVORE

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An animal that feeds on other animals.

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OMNIVORE

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

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SCAVENGER

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An animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material, or refuse.