Biology Vocab

Autotrophs- organisms that are able to synthesize food by sun energy or stored energy. Plants are autotrophs that we see everyday. Hetertroph- organisms unalbe to make their own food. Humans are hetertrophs. Ecology- Scientific study on interactions between organisms and their environment. Ecologists study dolphins and their interactions in the water. Symbiosis- Permanent close association between 2 or more organisms of different species. My friend’s new dog made friends with his current dog, showing symbiosis. …

…the same dwelling Species- population of interbreeding organisms capable of producing fertile offspring. Every animal of its own kind belongs to the same species. Niche- role of a particular species in a community regarding food, space, reproduction and how it interacts with abiotic factors. A niche shows how a species uses and affects its surroundings. Habitat- the place where an organism lives out its life. Many beavers habitats are deep in forests with many trees.