Ecology Word Search — Easy
Play a free online Ecology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Easy. Find all 12 hidden words on the 10×10 grid below.
Words to find
- AMOEBA
- BIOTA
- OCEAN
- OTTERS
- GARBAGE
- SNOW
- SAVANNA
- XERIC
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Ecology word list, defined
- AMOEBA /əˈmiːbə/ · noun
- A single-celled microscopic organism that moves and feeds by means of temporary projections of its cytoplasm called pseudopodia; also, more broadly, any simple single-celled organism. Related: protozoan, microorganism, single-celled organism, protist.
- BIOTA /baɪˈoʊtə/ · noun
- The animal and plant life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period, considered collectively; the total living organisms characteristic of a given area. Related: flora and fauna, wildlife, ecosystem, organisms.
- OCEAN /oʊˈshiːən/ · noun
- A vast body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface, often connected to the sea and forming part of the global ocean system. It is the largest of the Earth's five oceans, covering over 70% of the planet's surface. Related: sea, lake, bay, gulf.
- OTTERS /ˈɒtərz/ · noun
- A semi-aquatic mammal with a broad, flat head and a long, slender body, typically having a brown or black coat with a white throat patch. Otters are carnivorous and are found in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Related: beavers, minks, weasels, seals.
- GARBAGE /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/ · noun
- Waste matter, especially food waste or domestic refuse; rubbish. The unwanted or useless material discarded or rejected. Related: rubbish, trash, refuse, waste.
- SNOW /snɔʊ/ · noun, verb
- A natural substance composed of ice crystals that falls from the sky during winter, or to cover a surface with a layer of this substance. Snow can also refer to a white or pale color, especially one that is dull and lacking in brightness. Related: ice, frost, hail, sleet.
- SAVANNA /ˈsævənə/ · noun
- A tropical or subtropical grassland with scattered trees, typically found in Africa and Australia. A savanna is characterized by a mix of grasses and open woodlands. Related: grassland, prairie, steppe, tundra.
- XERIC /ˈzɪərɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to or adapted to dry conditions; drought-resistant. Used especially of plants. Related: dry, arid, desert, waterless.
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