Biology Crossword

Scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment
Part of earth in which life exists including land, water and air atmosphere
All the organisms that live in a place, together with their nonliving environment
Group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area
Assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area
A group of ecosystem that share similar climates and typical organisms
Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact
Physical, or nonliving, factor that shapes an ecosystem
Organisms that is able to capture the energy from sunlight or chemicals and use it to produce its own food inorganic compounds; also called a producer
Primary producers are the first producers of energy-rich compounds that are later used by other organisms
Process used plants and other autotrophs to capture light energy and use it to power chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide ad water into oxygen and energy-rich carbohydrates such as sugars and starches
Process in which chemical energy is used to produce carbohydrates
Must acquire energy from other organisms
Organisms that rely on other organisms for energy and nutrients
Obtain energy and nutrients by eating plant leaves, roots, seeds, or fruits.
Kill and eat other animals
Are animals whose diets naturally include a variety of different foods that usually include a variety of different foods that usually include other plants and animals
Detritus particles, often chewing or grinding on smaller pieces into smaller pieces
"Feed" by chemically breaking down organic matter
Are animals that consume the carcasses of the other animals that have been killed by predators or have died of other causes