Definations Flashcards

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Community

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All the different species that live in one area and interact with each other

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Ecosystems

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All the living organisms found in one area, combined with non living aspects of their environment

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Habitat

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The place where an organism lives within an ecosystem

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Niche

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The role of a species within its habitat consisting of both abiotic and biotic factors

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Wha is meant by carrying capacity

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The max size of population an ecosystem can support

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What is climax community

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  • Final stage of succession
  • where the eco stem is balanced and stable
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Conservation

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The protection and management of species and habitats, in order to maintain biodiversity

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