Types of Organisms in an Ecosystem (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Producers (autotrophs)
Producers (autotrophs)
Organisms that make their own food using simple molecules
Consumers (heterotrophs)
Consumers (heterotrophs)
Organisms that can't make own food, use food made by others
Primary consumers
Primary consumers
Feed on producers
Secondary consumers
Secondary consumers
Animals that feed on primary consumers
Tertiary consumers
Tertiary consumers
Feed on secondary consumers
Tertiary consumers' position in food chain
Tertiary consumers' position in food chain
Generally top of the food chain
Herbivores
Herbivores
Organisms that eat plants
Omnivores
Omnivores
Organisms that eat both plants and animals
Carnivores
Carnivores
Organisms that eat animals
Decomposers
Decomposers
Organisms that feed on dead, organic matter
Example of a producer
Example of a producer
Green plants that photosynthesise
Examples of primary consumers
Examples of primary consumers
Rabbit, caterpillar
Examples of decomposers
Examples of decomposers
Fungi, bacteria