Ecosystems Definitions Flashcards
(16 cards)
Ecosystem
A Balanced biological system where the community and abiotic components interact.
Population
A group of organisms of the same species in a habitat.
Community
All the interacting populations in a habitat
Habitat
The place where an organism lives
Niche
The role of an organism in its environment.
Ecology
The study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment
Environment
The living and non-living factors in a habitat, that affect the organisms living there
Biotic
Living factors in the environment
Abiotic
The non living factors in an environment
Environmental resistance
A factor that slow population growth
Species
A group of organisms which can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
Carrying capacity
The maximum number of individuals of a population that can be sustained over time in a habitat
Name 3 Biotic factors
Disease/Predation/ Competition for food
Name 3 Abiotic factors
Light intensity/Temperature/soilpH
