Organism

A name given to an organism that is used for simplicity instead of the scientific name. Can vary depending on the geographic location and culture. Also referred to as the common name.

An organism in the food chain that feeds on secondary consumers. They are usually carnivores.

The hierarchical position that an organism occupies in a food chain or food web.

A surface where an organism can attach and/or grow.

Animal-like organism that lives in aquatic environments. For some, this is the larval form of animals such as sea urchins, coral, crabs, worms, etc.