algae: a diverse group of aquatic organisms, the largest group is seaweeds
adaptation: the behaviors and physical characteristics of species that allow them to live successfully in their environment
autotroph: also known as a producer, an organism that can produce its own energy and nutrients typically through photosynthesis
cell: the smallest unit of living material
DNA: DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It holds the code for every cell in your body
epifauna: aquatic animals that live on the bottom, also called benthic fauna
epiphytes: a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic
genotype: the set of genes carried by the organism
herbivore: an organism that eats mainly plants
hypothesis: a statement that explains certain questions. A hypothesis is tested to see if it is accurate
invasive species: a type of plant or animal that is not native to a particular area. They may cause economic or environmental harm to an area.
life cycle: the series of changes an organism goes through in its life. See plant life cycle and life cycle of Gracilaria
mutualism: relationship between organisms of different species, in which both organisms benefit from the association
phenotype: the genetic expression of the gene and are usually traits that we can observe such as our appearance and behavior
photosynthesis: the process by which plants turn water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide into water, oxygen, and simple sugars
population: all members of one type of organism in a particular area
protein: cells make molecules called proteins. Proteins help cells do their jobs.
adaptation: the behaviors and physical characteristics of species that allow them to live successfully in their environment
autotroph: also known as a producer, an organism that can produce its own energy and nutrients typically through photosynthesis
cell: the smallest unit of living material
DNA: DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It holds the code for every cell in your body
epifauna: aquatic animals that live on the bottom, also called benthic fauna
epiphytes: a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic
genotype: the set of genes carried by the organism
herbivore: an organism that eats mainly plants
hypothesis: a statement that explains certain questions. A hypothesis is tested to see if it is accurate
invasive species: a type of plant or animal that is not native to a particular area. They may cause economic or environmental harm to an area.
life cycle: the series of changes an organism goes through in its life. See plant life cycle and life cycle of Gracilaria
mutualism: relationship between organisms of different species, in which both organisms benefit from the association
phenotype: the genetic expression of the gene and are usually traits that we can observe such as our appearance and behavior
photosynthesis: the process by which plants turn water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide into water, oxygen, and simple sugars
population: all members of one type of organism in a particular area
protein: cells make molecules called proteins. Proteins help cells do their jobs.
