Ecology and Biomes vocab -ADV

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Abiotic

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All the non-living things in an ecosystem.

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Autotroph/producer

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An organism that produces its own food from raw materials and energy.

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Aquatic Biome (freshwater, estuary and marine)

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The aquatic biome is divided into freshwater and marine regions. Freshwater regions, such as lakes and rivers, have a low salt concentration.

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Biome

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A large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife.

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Biotic

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All the living things in an ecosystem.

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Carnivore

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Organisms that eat meat.

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Carrying Capacity

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Largest population an environment can support over a period of time.

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Climate

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Climate describes the average weather conditions of a particular place over a 30 year period.

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Commensalism

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A symbiotic relationship where individuals of one species benefit, while individuals of the other species do not benefit and are not harmed.

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Community

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Organisms that live together in an ecosystem.