Biology paper 2-ecology Flashcards
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What is the definition of a community?
A
All of the organisms that live in a habitat(plants+animals).
2
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What is the definition of an ecosystem?
A
It is a natural environment in which contains both biotic and abiotic factors and the living organisms in it(plants+animals)
3
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What is an indicator species?
A
This is a species that provides information sucha s the level of pollution in the area.
4
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What is the definition of a population?
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This is the total amount of an organism that lives in a geographical area.
5
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What is anaerobic decay?
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This is decay where fungi and bacteria break down dead matter without oxygen.