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The dry weight of organisms and organic matter in an ecosystem
Biomass
The process by which water molecules moves back from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back
Water cycle
Used by organisms to build organic molecules
Carbon
Used by organisms to build DNA and nucleic acids
Nitrogen and phosphorus
The original source of energy
Sunlight
Organisms that capture energy from the sun-include plants, some bacteria and algae
Producers
Consume plants or other organisms to obtain energy
Consumers
Use the sun's energy to make
Carbohydrates
Eat plants or other producers
Primary consumers
Animals that eat herbivores
Secondary consumers
Organisms that get their energy from organic wastes and dead bodies
Detrivores
Organisms that cause decay
Decomposer
Eat other carnivores
Tertiary consumers
Interconnected group of food chains
Food web
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I'm gonna forget this stuff anyways
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Science
Updated
2013-03-21T01:28:45Z
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