Ecology definitions Flashcards
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ecology
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the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment
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ecosystem
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is a community of organisms and their interactions found with their environment
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community
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all the organisms found within an ecosystem
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biosphere
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all the parts of the earth where life can exist
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niche
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the functional role of an organism in an ecosystem
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habitat
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the places where species live and which it is adapted
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habitat
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the places where species live and which it is adapted
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species
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a group of organisms which can interbreed to produce fertile offspring
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population
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all members of the same species living in a habitat
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flora
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refers to plants growing in a habitat
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fauna
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refers to animals growing in a habitat
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biology
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the study of living things
