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Energy, Producers, and Consumers
3.2
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Biology
9th Grade
11/17/2013

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Detritivore
Definition
Heterotroph-
Feeds on dead matter
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Decomposer
Definition
Heterotroph-
Breaks down organic matter
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Chemosynthesis
Definition
The process where autotrophs use chemical energy to produce carbohydrates
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Autotroph
Definition
Organism that captures energy from sunlight/chemicals and uses it for energy to produce food
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Heterotroph
Definition
Organism that relies on other organisms for food and energy
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Consumer
Definition
Heterotroph
Term
Primary Producer
Definition
Autotroph
Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
The process where autotrophs capture energy (from sunlight) and use it to convert carbon dioxide/water into oxygen/sugars
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Carnivore
Definition
Heterotroph-
eats only animals
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Herbivore
Definition
Heterotroph-
eats only plants
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Scavenger
Definition
Heterotroph-
Eats carcasses of animals
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Omnivore
Definition
Heterotroph-
eats plants and animals
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