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PSSA VOCAB UNIT 2
PSSA Vocab Unit 2
Term | Definition |
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Consumer | 1) Those organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms and their remains. 2) A person buying goods or services for personal needs or to use in the production of other goods for resale. |
Decomposer | An organism, often microscopic in size, that obtains nutrients by consuming dead organic matter, thereby making nutrients accessible to other organisms; examples of decomposers include fungi, scavengers, rodents and other animals. |
Shredder | Through chewing and/or grinding, microorganisms feed on non-woody coarse particulate matter, primarily leaves |
Dichotomous | Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications. |
Pest | A label applied to an organism when it is in competition with humans for some resource. |
Integrated pest management | A variety of pest control methods that include repairs, traps, bait, poison, etc. to eliminate pests. |