Share Energy Flow in Ecosystems 4th Grade
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to break down into simpler materials
decay
a living thing that breaks down the remains of dead organisms
decomposer
a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope
microorganism
the process of breaking down materials into a different form that can be used again
recycling
an animal that feeds on the remains or wastes of other animals
scavenger
an animal that only eats other animals
carnivore
the path of energy in an ecosystem as one living thing eats another
food chain
two or more food chains that overlap
food web
an animal that only eats plants
herbivore
an animal that eats both plants and animals
omnivore
a process in which plants use energy from sunlight to make food
photosynthesis
an animal that hunts other animals for food
predator
an animal that is hunted by a predator
prey
