ecology. Flashcards
1
Q
ecosystem?
A
all the abiotic and biotic factors in a particular area at a particular time.
2
Q
population?
A
all the individuals of one species in a habitat at one time.
3
Q
community?
A
all the biotic factors in a particular area at a particular time.
4
Q
habitat?
A
geographical area inhabited by an ecosystem.
5
Q
niche?
A
the role of a species within an ecosystem.
- unique to ONE species.
6
Q
carrying capacity?
A
the maximum population that an ecosystem can support.
7
Q
what does the hardy weinburg equation assume?
A
no births or deaths.
no immigration or emmigration.
