Biology Basic One

Organism

A living thing that carries out life processes

Environment

Everything living and non-living around an organism

Ecology

The study of how organisms interact with surroundings

Habitat

The natural place where an organism lives

Population

Members of the same species in one area

Community

Different populations living together

Ecosystem

Living things and non-living factors together

Niche

The role an organism plays in its environment

Species

Organisms that can breed and produce fertile young

Dichotomous Key

A chart using two choices to identify organisms

Photosynthesis

Plants making food using sunlight

Respiration

Releasing energy from food

Primary P

Herbivores

Animals that eat plants

Predator

Animals that hunt other animals

Carnivores

Meat-eating animals

Omnivores

Animals that eat plants and animals

Pollinators

Organisms that help plants reproduce

Parasite

Organism that lives on/in another and causes harm

Host

Organism a parasite lives on