Biotic and Abiotic

Ecology

The study of organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms (biotic) and non-living factors (abiotic) that interact within a specific area.

Biotic

Living things within an ecosystem.

Abiotic

Non-living things within an ecosystem.

Producer

Plants that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Consumer

Organisms, such as animals, that obtain energy by consuming other organisms.

Decomposer

Bacteria or organisms that break down dead bodies or organic matter.

Symbiosis

A close interaction between two or more organisms of different species.

Mutualism

A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from each other's interaction.

Commensalism

A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

Parasitism

A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

Competition

A relationship where two or more organisms compete for the same resources.

Intraspecific

Competition occurring within a single species.

Interspecific

Competition occurring between different species.

Predation

A predator-prey relationship where one organism hunts and consumes another organism.