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What does the term 'ecology' relate to?
The scientific study of organisms or groups of organisms in their natural habitat
What is the definition of an ecosystem?
A group of biotic communities interacting with each other and with their non-living environment
What is the origin of the term 'ecology'?
Derived from a Greek word 'oikos' meaning household/habitat and 'logos' meaning study
What does an ecological system or ecosystem represent?
A definite structural and functional unit of life in nature
Why does life not exist in isolation within an ecosystem?
It needs a substratum which provides space, necessary substances, and favorable conditions for living organisms
Test your knowledge of ecosystems with this quiz. Explore the interactions between biotic communities and their non-living environment, and understand the exchange of energy and matter within an ecosystem.
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