Across
- 2. : The role an organism plays in its ecosystem
- 6. : Gas released during respiration that contributes to carbon flux
- 9. : Spines or hooks on seeds aid this type of dispersal
- 11. : Biotic interaction where two species compete for
- 13. : The main producers in aquatic ecosystems
- 16. : Shape of a diagram showing energy loss across trophic levels
Down
- 1. : Conversion of nitrogen gas into ammonia or ammonium
- 3. : Name for energy stored in glucose and fats
- 4. : Organism that makes its own organic compound using energy from chemical reactions
- 5. : The level of an organism’s position in a food chain
- 7. : Organisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead material
- 8. : Term for organisms that can both photosynthesize and ingest food (plural)
- 10. : Adaptation of desert plants to reduce water loss
- 12. : Photosynthetic pigment that captures light energy
- 14. : Adapted to be active at night, often evolving enhanced senses like vision, hearing, or smell to survive in low-light environments.
- 15. : Some protists grow best when both ___ and prey are available
