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an animal that eats both plants and animals
omnivore
a large area where organisms interact with their environment
ecosystem
What provides the energy for all food chains?
the sun
Groups of organisms (populations) living together in the environment.
community
an animal that eats only meat
carnivore
a group of populations living together
community
What type of organism is mold?
a decomposer
What are the two types of organisms in the food chain?
producers and consumers
organisms that make their own food
producers
an animal that eats dead organisms
scavenger
Name two decomposers.
mold, bacteria, fungi, etc.....
What is an animal that is hunted by a predator called?
prey
organisms that break down dead plant and animal material
decomposers
a group of organisms of the same species
population
A group of connected food chains is called a ________________?
food web
Name two animals that are herbivores?
Any animal that eats only grass.
an animal that hunts another animal
predator
The process that plants use to make food
photosynthesis
A group of penguins is an example of a ______________________.
population
Name two animals that are carnivores?
Any animal that eats only meat.