Chapter 3 Section 2

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Organism that is able to capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce its own food from inorganic compounds; also called a producer.

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Autotroph

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First producer of energy-rich compounds that are later by other organisms.

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Primary Producer

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Process used by plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and use it to power chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and energy-rich carbohydrates such as sugars and starches.

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Photosynthesis

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Process in which chemical energy is used to produce carbohydrates.

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Chemosynthesis

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Organism that obtains food by consuming other living things; also called a consumer.

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Heterotroph

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Organism that relies on other organisms for its energy and food supply; also called a heterotroph.

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Consumer

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Organism that obtains energy by eating animals.

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Carnivore

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Organism that obtains energy by eating only plants.

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Herbivore

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Animal that consumes the carcasses of other animals.

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Scavenger

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Organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals.

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Omnivore

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Organism that breaks down and obtains energy from dead organic matter.

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Decomposer

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Organism that feeds on plant and animal remains and other dead matter.

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Detritivore