Number and Distribution of organisms Flashcards
1
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Biotic conditions
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Living conditions are living conditions in the habitat of a species.
E.g., predation, interspecific and intraspecific competition
2
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Abiotic conditions
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Non-living conditions in the habitat of a species.
E.g., climate, water and light availability
3
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Interspecific competition
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The biotic condition that drives adaptations to avoid competing with individuals of different species
4
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Intraspecific competition
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The biotic condition that drives adaptations to avoid competing with individuals of the same species
5
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Predation
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The biotic condition that drives adaptations to avoid being eaten by predators