Science, Ecosystems Flashcards
Explain what is an ecosystem.
An ecosystem is where living and nonliving things live together.
What are biotic parts of an ecosystem? Mention examples.
The biotic parts are all the living things in an ecosystem. Examples: animals, plants, bacteria, fungus, and protists.
What are abiotic parts of an ecosystem?
The abiotic parts of an ecosystem are nonliving things.
What are populations?
Populations are a group of organisms that are the same species that live in the same place.
Explain what is a community.
A group of populations that live together
Why do different populations live in the same place and form a community?
Because some populations depend of others (for example, food).
What is a habitat?
An area in an ecosystem were a population lives.
What is niche?
Is a role that a living thing does in an ecosystem.
Give example of diversity
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