Interdependence and Interaction among Organisms

A set of vocabulary flashcards focused on key terms related to interdependence, biodiversity, and ecological concepts.

Habitat

The natural surroundings or home of an organism.

Species

A group of organisms that have common characteristics and can reproduce to breed offspring.

Population

A group of organisms of the same species that live in the same habitat.

Community

A few populations of different organisms that live together in one habitat and have mutual interaction with one another.

Ecosystem

A few communities that live together in one habitat and interact with one another, including all non-living components such as water, air, and soil.

Monocotyledon

A seed which has one cotyledon.

Dicotyledon

A seed with a pair of cotyledons.

Amphibians

Animals that are poikilothermic, live on land and in water, have moist skin, and undergo external fertilization.

Reptiles

Animals that are poikilothermic, produce eggs with a shell, breathe through lungs, and undergo internal fertilization.

Biodiversity

The variety of organisms, including microorganisms, animals, and plants, present in a particular habitat.

Genetic Diversity

The diversity within a species, based on variations in the genes of each microorganism, animal, or plant.