Introducing Ecosystems 2.2 Flashcards
Ecosystem
all of the living organisms that share a region and interact with each other and their non-living environment.
An ecosystem is composed of both living and non-living components.
Biotic factors
include all living organisms, their remains, and their products or wastes.
Abiotic factors
include non-living physical and chemical components such as temperature, wind, water, minerals, and air
Individual organisms from many different species share an _______
Individual organisms from many different species share an ecosystem.
All of the individuals of a single species in a particular area make a _______
All of the individuals of a single species in a particular area make a population.
Individuals from all of the populations form
the ______
Individuals from all of the populations form
the community.
example of small ecosystem
community of bacteria and fungi living in a rotting log.
example of large ecosystem
a forest or a lake.