Environmental Science

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

The Crucial Role of Decomposers in Ecosystems: Breaking Down Organic Matter and Recycling Nutrients

decomposers Organisms that break down organisms to get energy. Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic matter, such as dead plants and animals, into simpler substances...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Unveiling the World of Carnivores: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Diet and Hunting Methods

carnivore A consumer that eats only animals A carnivore is an animal that feeds primarily on meat. This diet often includes hunting and killing other animals for...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

The Vital Role of Scavengers in Ecology and Environmental Health

scavengers Omnivores that eat dead plants and animals Scavengers are organisms that feed on the remains of dead animals or plants. They play a crucial role in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Understanding the Importance of Omnivores in Ecosystems

Omnivore A consumer that eats both plants and animals An omnivore is an organism that feeds on both plant and animal matter. A common example of omnivores...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Understanding Food Webs: Exploring the Complexities of Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Food Web a diagram that shows the feeding relationships between organisms A food web is a diagram that shows the flow of energy within an ecosystem. It...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Understanding the Three Types of Consumers in Ecology: Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores

Three types of consumers? primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers In ecology, there are three types of consumers: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. 1) Herbivores: Herbivores are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Exploring the Significance of Abiotic Factors in Ecology: How Non-living Components Affect Ecosystem Health and Survival

abiotic nonliving factors in the environment; ex: rocks, temperature, water Abiotic refers to non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, air, soil, rocks, and minerals. These...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Environmental Science

Unraveling the Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on the Earth’s Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Anthropogenic derived from human activities Anthropogenic refers to anything that is caused by human activity, such as pollution, deforestation, urbanization, industrialization, and the emission of greenhouse gases....