A parasite depends on another living thing, called a ______________, benefiting from it, but causing it harm.
host
An animal that captures, kills and eats an animal of another species is a ___________.
Predator
An animal that eats dead plants and animals that other living things kill is called a ____________.
Scavenger
An animal which is eaten by a predator is known as ____________.
Prey
An organism which breaks down other organisms to get its energy is known as a ____________.
Decomposer
Male deer fight to mate with a female deer.
Cooperation
Competition
Bees living in a hive have different roles so that every insect has enough food.
competition
cooperation
Fish swim in a group, called a school, for protection.
cooperation
competition
Trees in the rainforest grow faster and taller to get more sunlight.
Cooperation
Competition
What is the definition of a food web?
several food chains that are connected.
What is the definition of biosphere?
the sum of all the ecosystems on Earth.
What is the definition of Biodiversity?
The variety of life.
What is the definition of a Nature Reserve?
special areas to protect wildlife and their habitats.
What is the definition of Extinction?
a species that has died out and no individuals remain alive.
What is the definition of Pollution?
contamination of water, air, etc. making it too dirty to drink or live in.
