Living factors in an ecosystem
Biotic
An animal that has backbone or spinal column.
Vertebrate
Something that spreads or invades/ takes over an ecosystem that they are not native to...
Invasive Species
the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground
Stem
Non-living factors in an ecosystem
Abiotic
Define the term Arthropods:
animals that have a hard outside covering called an exoskeleton.
What is one example of an invasive species and explain why they are categorized as "invasive"?
answers vary***
The green leaves that protect the bud before it flowers.
Sepal
All these images are Abiotic
True or Flase:
False, grass is living.
An amphibian refers to a animal that...
is a cold blooded animal that can live in both land and water.
Explain one reason native species do not have the ability to resist a new invasive species?
A) Reproduce rapidly because there are no predators.
B) They eat all the natural food sources until they are gone.
C) Prey are unfamiliar with the new invasive predators.
these aren’t involved in the reproduction process but their function is to attract pollinators.
Petals
What are 3 of the 6 characteristics of living things?
Human beings would be considered:
A) Arthropods
B) Amphibians
C) Vertebrates
C) Vertebrates
Most commonly can travel by wind
animals that unintentionally move the seeds to another area.
Or water!
What type of physical characteristics could attract pollinators?
1. Color
2. Landing platform
3. Height
4. Flower shape