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Science Chapter 4
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| resource | a supply of something useful for survival |
| competition | a struggle between two or more organisms for the same resource |
| symbiosis | a close relationship in which two or more organisms from different species live together |
| host | an organism that has a parasite living on it |
| niche | the role of an organism in a habitat |
| food web | a system of several overlapping food chains |
| camouflage | the coloring or patterns that allow a species to blend in with its habitat |
| mimicry | the resemblance of one species to another |
| energy flow | the movement of energy within a system |
| natural cycle | a process in which nutrients and other resources are repeatedly transferred throughout an ecosystem |
| pollution | the introduction of poisons or garbage into an ecosystem |
| deforestation | the removal of most or all trees from a forest |
| conservation | the protection and restoration of species and natural resources in an ecosystem |