9.1 - Levels of Organisation Flashcards
What is an individual part of?
An individual is part of a species.
Where does an individual live?
An individual lives in its habitat.
What is a group of individuals of the same species called?
A group of individuals of the same species is called a population.
What do many different populations interacting in the same habitat create?
They create a community.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is the interaction of a community with non-living (abiotic) parts of the environment.
How are organisms adapted?
Organisms are adapted to live in the conditions of their environment.
What happens when organisms need the same resources?
They compete for it.
What types of competition can occur?
There can be competition within a species or between different species.
What resources may plants compete for?
Plants may compete for light, space, water, and mineral ions.
What resources may animals compete for?
Animals may compete for space, food, water, and mating partners.
