PSSA Vocab Unit 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Consumer | Those organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms and their remains. |
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. |
Dichotomus | 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. |
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