Biology 3.1. 3.2
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Ecology | is the scientific study of interactions of organisms with one another and with the physical and chemical environment.
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Biosphere | is the layer of the planet Earth where life exists.
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Species | is often defined as a group of individuals that actually or potentially interbreed in nature.
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Population | an assemblage of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area.
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Community | an assemblage of different populations that live together in an area.
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Ecosystem | includes all the organisms that live in a particular place, together with their physical environment.
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Biotic factor | is any living part of an environment.
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Abiotic factor | is any nonliving part of an environment.
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Autotrophs or Primary producers | are organisms that can produce their own food by capture energy from sunlight or chemicals.
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Photosynthesis | the process in which autotrophs capture light energy and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and sugar.
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Chemosynthesis | the process in which autotrophs use chemical energy to produce carbohydrates.
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Heterotrophs | organisms that rely on other organisms for their energy and food. (know as consumers)
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Herbivores | obtain energy by eating only plants (cow).
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Carnivores | eat only animals (snake).
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Omnivores | eat both plants and animals (humans).
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Detritivores | feed on dead matter (earthworms).
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Decomposers | break down organic matter (fungi).
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Scavengers | consume the carcasses of other animals (vultures).
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