Ecology glossary words

4. Physical features of an organism's body that help it survive
9. Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil
10. When organisms compete for the same limited resource
12. A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unharmed
14. Plants adapted to live in very watery environments
15. The surrounding conditions, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors, that affect an organism
16. Changes in an organism that help it survive and reproduce in its habitat
19. Plants adapted to live in very salty environments
21. A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment

1. Internal body processes that help an organism survive
2. Actions an organism takes to survive
3. A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit
5. A group of individuals of the same species living in their environment at the same time
6. Plants adapted to live in very dry environments
7. A thin, waxy, waterproof layer covering the outer surface of leaves
8. The natural home or environment where an organism lives and grows
11. When one organism consumes another
13. A close, long-term relationship between two species where at least one is benefited
17. A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed
18. All the different populations of species that live and interact in a particular area
20. Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms