5.1.1 - Ecosystems : Key Terms Flashcards

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What Is Meant By Ecosystem?

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All the organisms living in a particular area and all the non-living (abiotic) factors.

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What Is Meant By Habitat?

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The place where an organism lives.

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What Is Meant By Species?

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Group of similar organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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What Is Meant By Population?

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All the organisms of one species in a habitat.

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What Is Meant By Abundance / Population Size?

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The number of individuals of one species in a particular area.

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What Is Meant By Distribution?

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Where a species is within a particular area.

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What Is Meant By Community?

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All the organisms of different species that live in the same habitat and interact with each other.

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