Ecology Definitions Pt.2 Flashcards
1
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COMMUNITY
A
All interacting populations of a specific habitat.
2
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SPECIES
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A group of similar organisms that can produce fertile offspring.
3
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ENVIRONMENT
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The area of an organism, including the physical and chemical environment, as well as other organisms with which it comes into contact.
4
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HABITAT
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The natural environment where an organism lives, and gets its food and shelter.
5
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NICHÉ
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The role or position an organism plays in an ecosystem.
6
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BIOTIC
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The living parts of an ecosystem (anything that is alive or once lived).
7
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ABIOTIC
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The non-living parts of an ecosystem.
