Glossary

abiotic: non-living parts of an ecosystem

biotic: living parts of an ecosystem

camouflage: an animal's ability to blend in with its environment

climate: the temperature and weather conditions in an area

community: a group of populations living together in an ecosystem

ecosystem: the living and non-living parts in an area

diversity: a variety of living organisms

organism: a living thing

population: all of the individuals of one kind living in an ecosystem

precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, and hail

predator: an animal that eats other animals