Ecology Flashcards

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Biosphere

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The regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth or another planet occupied by living organisms.

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Biome

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A group (e.g. continent, ocean) that has a common species in it.

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Ecosystem

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A biological group of organisms.

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Community

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A group.

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Population

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Every single one of a type of species.

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Organism/individual

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An individual form of life.

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Habitat

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The home of a species.

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Interdependence

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When 2 species depend on each other.

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Biotic factors

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What shapes up an ecosystem.

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Abiotic factors

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Non living parts of the environment that shapes up the ecosystem.

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