Ecosystems Flashcards
What is a habitat?
A place where an organism lives
What is a community?
Populations of different species that make up a habitat
What is an ecosystem?
A community and all of its abiotic conditions
What is a population?
All the organisms of 1 species in a habitat
Define abiotic
Non-living features of an ecosystem
Define biotic
Living features of an ecosystem
Define niche
Role of a species within its habitat. Every species has its own unique niche that is only occupied by one species.
Explain what is in a niche
A niche includes biotic and abiotic interactions
What happens if two species compete for the same niche?
The two species will compete with each other. 1 species will be more successful than the other.
What happens if organisms are better adapted?
An organism is more likely to survive, reproduce and pass on alleles