B16.1 Communities Flashcards
1
Q
What is a habitat ?
A
The place an organism lives
2
Q
What is a population ?
A
The number of individuals of a species
3
Q
What is a community ?
A
The combined population of species in a habitat
4
Q
What is interdependence ?
A
The dependence of one species on another
5
Q
What is an ecosystem ?
A
The interaction of Abiotic and Biotic factors in a given habitat
6
Q
What are some examples of interdependence ?
A
- feeding relationships
- competition
- twigs for nests
- shrubs for shelter
- pollination
7
Q
What happens if one species decreases or increases drastically in a community ?
A
If one decreses or increases drastically it can impact the whole community
8
Q
If each population within a community is relatively constant , what is the name give to it ?
A
A stable community
