Roots
Root word meaning 'life'
'bio'
biologist
Lungs breathing in oxygen that moves through the body for various functions is an example of
organization
scientific study of the relationships among living organisms and the interactions organisms have with their enviornments
ecology
Where an organism lives
habitat
Root word meaning the study of
'ology'
A testable explanation for a situation or phenomena
hypothesis
Any inherited characteristic that results from changes to a species over time
adaptation
Living factors that impact a population
biotic
mutualism, commensalism, parasitism
Steps of the scientific method
Observe
Question
Hypothesis
Form an experiment
collect data
Conclusion
Peer review
Outline specific guideline that must be followed during an experiment to prioritize the well-being of participants and the environment
ethics
obtains their own energy
autotroph
non-living factors that impact a population
abiotic
The total mass of living matter at each trophic level
biomass
Root word meaning 'other'
'hetero'
Regulation of internal conditions to maintain life
homeostasis
needs to consume other organisms to obtain energy
heterotroph
factor that limits a populations ability to grow and thrive
limiting factor
Chemical substance that an organism must obtain from its environment to sustain life
nutrient
Root word meaning 'self'
auto
8 requirements for living things
Made of 1 or more cells
Displays organization
Grows and develops
Reproduces
Responds to stimuli
Requires energy
Maintains homeostasis
Adaptations evolve over time
organism that obtains energy from both plants and animals
omnivore
A specific descriptor of individuals organisms that describes living conditions and habits
niche
States that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed
law of conservation of matter