Thursday, August 1, 2013

Scavenger Hunt Post 7

A detritivore is an organism that feeds on or breaks down organic waste, returning essential nutrients to the ecosystem. Slugs are an example of detritivores.
This is a picture of a town on the island of Pag. It is an example of a population. A population is a group of organisms of one species that interbreed and live in the same place.
Predation is the act of killing and consuming animals for food. Tigers are examples of predators. 
Pollen is the fertilizing element of flowering plants. It is typically a fine yellow powder-like substance. This flower produces pollen. 
A spore is a dormant, reproductive cell. They are able to survive unfavorable conditions; when the conditions become suitable again they develop into a new individual. Mushrooms are reproduced by a spore.


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