Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Exploitation |
One member benefits while other is harmed |
|
|
Predation |
Process which individual of one species capture, kill, and consume individuals of another species |
|
|
Parasitism |
Relationship which one organism (parasite) depends on another (host) for nourishment or some other benefit. Parasite harms but doesn't kill |
|
|
Parasitoids |
Insects that paralyze other insects and kill the host |
|
|
Pathogens |
Parasites that cause disease in hosts |
|
|
Coevolution |
Hosts and parasites become locked in a duel of escalating adaptions. Each evolves new adaptions to the other |
|
|
Herbivory |
Animals feed on tissues of plants. Widely seen in insects. Does not kill plant but affects growth and reproduction. |
|
|
Mutualists |
Two or more species benefit from their interactions. Each partner provides a service the other needs |
|
|
Symbiosis |
A relationship in which the organisms live in close physical contact |
|
|
Pollination |
Bees, bats, birds, and others transfer pollen from one flower to another, fertilizing it's eggs |
|
|
Community |
Assemblage of populations of organisms living in the same area at the same time interacting with each other |
|
|
Trophic levels |
Producers, consumers, detritivores and decomposers |
|
|
Producers/autotrophs |
Organisms that capture solar energy for photosynthesis to produce sugars |
|
|
Primary consumers (2nd level) |
Organisms that consume producers |
|
|
Secondary consumers (3rd level) |
Organisms that prey on primary consumers |
|
|
Tertiary consumers (4th level) |
Predators: hawks, owls |
|
|
Detritivores/ decomposers |
Organisms that consume nonliving organic matter |
|
|
Detritivores |
Scavenge waste products or dead bodies |
|
|
Decomposers |
Break down lead litter and other nonliving material |
|
|
Biomass |
Mass of living matter |
