| A | B |
|---|
| ecology | interactions between organisms and the environment |
| abiotic | non-living |
| parasite | obtains food from a host |
| competition | behavior that results when resources are limited |
| mutualism | algae and fungus living together,ie.lichen |
| ecosystem | common unit in ecology |
| producer | photosynthesis(autotroph) |
| consumer | incapable of food production |
| sunlight | energy needed in photosynthesis |
| oxygen | gaseous byproduct of photosynthesis |
| herbivore | plant eater |
| carnivore | meat eater |
| decomposers | bacteria and fungi |
| deciduous | leaf bearing trees |
| coniferous | cone bearing trees |
| dormancy | period of inactivity observed in plants |
| biome | life supporting habitat |
| temperate | having seasonal variations |
| hibernation | period of reduced energy utilization seen in animals |
| migration | change of habitat in search of food and better climate |
