A non-living component of an ecosystem that affects living organisms, such as temperature or sunlight.

The relationship between two different species where both benefit from the interaction.

The process by which living organisms adapt to their environment over time through genetic changes.

The portion of the Earth's surface and atmosphere where living organisms exist and interact with non-living components.

An ecological role or job that an organism fulfills within its environment, including how it obtains resources and interacts with other organisms.

The gradual process by which ecosystems develop and change over time, often following a disturbance.

The relationship between two species in which one species benefits at the expense of the other, often harming it.

The variety of different species within a specific habitat or ecosystem, which contributes to its stability and resilience.

The process by which plants and other organisms convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

The interactions and relationships between various living organisms within a specific environment, as well as their relationship with the physical environment.

This term refers to the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

This term describes the air, water, and soil where organisms live and interact, encompassing both living and non-living components.

This term refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species present.

This term refers to the gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.

This term is used to describe the introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the environment, negatively affecting ecosystems and biodiversity.

This term refers to a relationship between two different organisms where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

This term describes the process by which water vapor is released from the leaves of plants into the atmosphere.

This term refers to the ability of a substance, especially water, to support life by providing necessary resources and suitable conditions for organisms to thrive.

This term refers to the variety of different ecosystems found in a specific geographical area, such as forests, deserts, and wetlands.

This term describes the phenomenon where two different species live closely together and interact, often benefiting at least one of the species involved.

A symbiotic relationship between two different organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

The process by which certain organisms convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, often using carbon dioxide and water.

The gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance such as a fire or flood.

A term that describes the variety of different species within a given ecosystem, which contributes to its overall health and stability.

The phenomenon where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often causing harm to the host organism.

The physical environment that supports life, including elements such as air, water, soil, and climate.

The natural process where certain substances are added to the soil or water to enhance plant growth and productivity.

The interaction between organisms of different species where both parties benefit from the relationship.

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for living organisms, typically performed by certain bacteria.

The gradual increase in Earth’s average temperature due to human activities, particularly the release of greenhouse gases.