Ecology and Ecosystem Flashcards
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What is an ecosystem?

  • All the different populations that live together in an area
  • The study of interactions among organisms
  • All the members of one species living in an area
  • The community of organisms living in an area and the nonliving parts of the environment (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>All the different populations that live together in an area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a habitat?

    <p>The place in which an organism lives, grows and reproduces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are abiotic factors?

    <p>Parts of the environment that are non-living (were NEVER living).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are biotic factors?

    <p>Parts of the environment that are living (or were once alive).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an organism?

    <p>A living thing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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