Communities. Flashcards
what’s an ecosystem made up of?
living (biotic) and non- living (abiotic) parts.
what does biotic mean?
living.
what does abiotic mean?
non- living.
what are the 3 different levels of an organisation in an ecosystem?
individuals, populations and communities.
populations are…
individual organisms who make up a single species.
communities are made up of?..
populations of different species.
why do organisms need resources from both abiotic and biotic parts of an ecosystem?
to survive and reproduce, but resources AREN’T infinite!
what do different species and individuals compete for?
Resources.
what do animals in an ecosystem compete for?
food, water, mates and territory.
what do plants in an ecosystem compete for?
water, mineral ions (minerals) from the soil, light and space to grow!
true or false. plants compete for mates
FALSE
ORDER of levels of organisation in an ecosystem
- communities
- populations
- individuals.
