Populations and Ecosystems Flashcards
1
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what is an ecosystem?
A
all the living and non-living components of an ecosystem
2
Q
what is the definition of abiotic?
A
an ecological factor that makes up part of the non-biological environment of an organism eg, temperature
3
Q
what is the definition of biotic?
A
an ecological factor that makes up part of the living environment of an organism eg, food availability
4
Q
what is a population?
A
a group of the individuals of the same species that occupy the same habitat at the same time
5
Q
what is a habitat?
A
the place where an organism usually lives and which is characterised by physical conditions and the type of other organisms present
