7. ecology – the study of how all things in an ecosystem interact Click to access link!
8. habitat – the place where an organism lives Click pictures to access links!
9. niche – the role of an organism in its community What does the species eat? What eats the species? What environment does the species need? Is the species active by night or by day? NO TWO SPECIES CAN FILL THE SAME NICHE!
10. producer – an organism that produces oxygen and food like plants and algae
11. consumer – animals are consumers. They eat algae, plants, or other animals.
12. decomposer – organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and worms that break down dead plants and animals into useful things like minerals that enrich the soil.