human and biodiversity
what is biodiversity?
biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given species
What is eubacteria?
eubacteria is bacterium of a large group typically having simple cells with rigid cell walls and often flagella for movement.
what is predator and pray?
A predator species kills and eats other organisms, known as prey
what are consumers?
Organisms that generally obtains food by feeding on other organisms
why is biodiversity important?
Our health, well being and enjoyment of life depends on biodiversity
What is archaebacteria?
Microorganisms that are similar to bacteria but are found in the most extreme environments
what are symbiotic relationships?
Symbiosis is a close relationship between two or more species
what are herbivores?
An animal anatomically adapted to plant material as the main component of its diet
Where does medicine come from?
Most medicines initially come from plants or other living organisms
what is protista?
Single-celled organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals for example is algae
what is mutualism?
Mutualism is an association between two different species in which each member benefits
what are carnivores?
Animals that derive its energy and nutrient requirements from animal tissue
What threatens biodiversity?
Many human activities have a negative effect upon our biodiversity
what is fungi?
fungi is Spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matter. example: mold
what is commensalism?
An association in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm
what are omnivores?
Variety of material as significant food sources in their natural diet
Why are the green house gases important?
Earth’s temperature would be 60 degrees colder and Heat would escape back into space
what is plantae and animalia?
plantae is Photosynthetic multicellular organisms example: trees. animalia is multicellular, eukaryotic organisms. Example: Dogs, Birds, Fish, Humans
what is Parasitism?
One species benefits at the expense of another species
what are decomposers?
Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms