Ecology Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ecology & Evolution has 12 clues. Answers range from 5 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
an organism of decay
a condition of the environment that limits the growth of a population
a heterotroph that obtains nutrients from the organism in or on which it lives
a physical factor of the environment, such as water, air, light or temperature
the particular way in which a species functions in an ecosystem
a relationship in which two different types of organisms live in a close association that benefits at least one of them
a large geographical region showing a particular type of climax vegetation
a type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits from the association and the other is not affected
a symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit from their association
the maximum size of a population that can be supported by an environment
the process by which an existing community in an ecosystem is gradually replaced by another community
a series of organisms through which food energy is passed in an ecosystem
