Ecology Word Search — Quick
Play a free online Ecology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Quick. Find all 12 hidden words on the 9×9 grid below.
Words to find
- BEE
- FOOD
- CANOPY
- GENE
- GUILD
- EGG
- CYCLE
- ANT
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Ecology word list, defined
- BEE /biː/ · noun
- A flying insect of the superfamily Apoidea that collects nectar and pollen, known for making honey and for pollinating flowering plants. Also, a social gathering where people combine to work on a communal task, such as a quilting or spelling bee. Related: honeybee, bumblebee.
- FOOD /fuːd/ · noun
- Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink in order to sustain life, provide energy, and promote growth; also, material serving as nourishment more broadly. Related: nourishment, sustenance, provisions, fare.
- CANOPY /ˈkænəpi/ · noun
- An overhead cover or roof-like structure, especially one of fabric stretched over a bed, throne, or doorway, or the uppermost layer of branches and leaves in a forest. Related: awning, covering, shade, marquee.
- GENE /dʒiːn/ · noun
- A gene is a fundamental unit of heredity consisting of a sequence of DNA that contributes to a particular characteristic or biological function. In a broader sense, the word can refer to a genetic factor or predisposition. Related: genetic factor, hereditary factor, unit of inheritance, DNA segment.
- GUILD /ɡɪld/ · noun
- An organized association of people in a craft, profession, or trade, especially a medieval association of craftsmen or merchants. In modern usage, it may refer to a professional organization, cultural society, or community bound by a shared occupation or interest. Related: association, union, league, fellowship.
- EGG /ɛɡ/ · noun
- An oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo; also the egg of a chicken (or other bird) used as food. Related: ovum, roe.
- CYCLE /ˈsaɪkəl/ · noun, verb
- A cycle is a series of events that repeats regularly in the same order; as a verb, it means to ride a bicycle or to move through such a recurring sequence. Related: round, rotation, sequence, pattern.
- ANT /ænt/ · noun
- A small, typically wingless social insect of the family Formicidae that lives in organized colonies and is known for its strength relative to its size. Related: emmet, pismire, formicid.
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