The branch of biology dealing with the relations and
interactions between organisms and their environment,
including other organisms.
Unit: Ecology: Vocabulary
The following a list of vocabulary terms that will be used in the study of Ecology.
Copy each of the following in your science notebook and provide a definition for each
using the following website. http://dictionary.reference.com/science/
Key Vocabulary
Ecology
Biotic
Autotrophic
Heterotrophic
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Food Chain
Food Web
Consumers
Primary Consumers
Secondary Consumers
Tertiary Consumers
Symbiosis
Mimicry
Commensalism
Parasitism
Producer
Decomposer