Studied by 0 peopleWhat are adaptations
Adaptations are features that help organisms survive in their environment and reproduce
What 3 categories do we split adaptations into
Structural, Behavioural and Functional
What are structural adaptations
External features
What are behavioural adaptations
Actions that organisms do to help them survive
What are functional adaptations
Internal adaptations working within the organism related to processes such as metabolism or reproduction
What is an abiotic factor
Non-living factors that affect organisms
What are biotic facotors
Living factors that affect organisms
What is an ecosystem
A community of organisms interacting with each other and the environment
What is a habitat
The place where organisms live
What is a population
All of the organisms of one species in an ecosystem
What is a community
All the populations of different species that interact with each other
What are the biotic factors that affect ecosystems
Availability of food
New predators
New pathogens / parasites
Competition
What are the abiotic factors that affect ecosystems
Light intensity
Temperature
Moisture levels
Soil PH
Soil mineral levels
Wind intensity / direction
Availability of oxygen
Availability of carbon dioxide
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