Questions and Answers
What is an ecosystem?
What is ecology?
The study of interactions that occur among organisms and their environment.
What is a population?
All the members of one species living in an area.
What is a community in ecological terms?
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What is a habitat?
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What are abiotic factors?
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What are biotic factors?
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What is an organism?
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Study Notes
Key Ecosystem Concepts
- Ecosystem: Comprises both living organisms and the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.
- Ecology: The scientific discipline focused on understanding relationships and interactions between organisms and their surroundings.
Population and Community Dynamics
- Population: Refers specifically to members of a single species inhabiting a defined geographical area at a given time.
- Community: Encompasses multiple populations that coexist and interact within a specific area, creating a diverse biological environment.
Habitat and Environmental Factors
- Habitat: The specific environment where an organism resides, which provides the conditions necessary for growth and reproduction.
- Abiotic factors: Non-living elements of an ecosystem, including climate, soil, water, and minerals, that influence living organisms.
- Biotic factors: Living components within an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, which can also include parts that were previously alive.
Organism Definition
- Organism: Any living entity, ranging from single-celled bacteria to complex multicellular organisms, exhibiting life processes.
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Study key terms related to ecology, ecosystems, populations, and communities with these flashcards. Each card provides a clear definition to help you understand the fundamental concepts in ecological science.
