Abiotic factors
A non-living part of an ecosystem
abiotic
A change in an organism that helps it survive
adaptation
A habitat is
a defined place where an organism lives
The study of organisms and their environment
ecology
What is an animal that eats plants
herbivore
A type of abiotic factor found in California
water or sunlight
An example of a structural adaptation
ex: camouflage, webbed feet or any other structural adaptation is acceptable
a forest or a desert.
The living and non-living parts of an ecosystem are referred to as
the ecosystem components.
What is an omnivore?
an animal that eats both plants and animal
The gas that plants convert into oxygen
carbon dioxide (CO2)
When animals blend in with their environment
camouflage
What do you call a habitat where rivers meet the sea
an estuary
Biodiversity refers
variety and abundance of different species of
The term for a series of organisms each dependent on the next for food
food chain
The maximum number of organisms an environment can support
carrying capacity
Describe a behavioral adaptations
actions that organisms take to survive, like migration.
Define a vernal pool
a seasonal wetland that holds water in winter and spring.
The term for the first species to inhabit a previously destroyed site
pioneer species
The difference between a food chain and a food web
a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.
The term for the weather conditions over a long period
climate
Describe physical adaptations
involves internal functions that help organisms survive, such as temperature regulation.
Name 3 deserts found in California
Mohave, Sonora, and high desert.
The role of a keystone species is that
it plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecosystem.
What is Bioaccumulation
the storage of chemicals in an organism at higher concentrations than are found in the environment