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Lesson 1,2 Chapter 4
Animal Life
Term | Definition |
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Organism | An organism is anything that's alive. |
Habitat | This is an area of land that an animal lives in. |
Biotic Factor | The living things in an ecosystem. |
Abiotic Factor | The nonliving things in an ecosystem. |
Species | A group of organisms that are capable of breeding. |
Population | The population is the amount of organisms there are. |
Community | A group of organisms living in a close place. |
Ecosystem | A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical surroundings. |
Birth Rate | The rate of which a species of animal is born at. |
Death Rate | The rate at which a species of animal dies at. |
Immigration | This is when a species moves to another location. |
Emigration | This is when a small group immigrates to another location permanently. |
Population Density | The amount of organisms there are in a specific location. |
Limiting Factor | The limiting factor is the limit of growth. |
Carrying Capacity | The capacity at which an organism can carry. |