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| Enviroment | the combination of external, physical conditions that affect and influence the growth, development and survival of organisms. |
| Ecosystem | the complex interactions between living and non-living components in an enviroment |
| Nutrients | both plants and animals need this to survive |
| Energy | The ability to do work. |
| Cellular respiration | food is converted into energy and carbon dioxide and is given off as a waste product |
| Habitat | An area that allows an animal or plant to obtain all of the necessities of life (shelter, food, etc) |
| Species | A group of organisms with similar charecteristics and the ability to produce offspring. |
| Symbiosis | all different types of relationships between plants and animals |
| Mutualism | When both organisms benefit from an relationship, as in the case of bees and flowers. |
| Commensalism | When one species benefits and the other isn't affected in any way |
| Parasitism | When an organism harms one in order to survive |
| Adaptation | An animal or plant adjusts to its enviroment through modification of its physical charecteristics. |
