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18.2Terms
18.2 Terms Biology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| habitat | the place where an organism lives |
| biotic factor | the living componants of an enviroment |
| abiotic factor | the physical and chemical componants of an enviroment |
| tolerance curve | a graph of performance vs. values of an enviromental variable |
| acclimation | a process by which an organism adjusts their tolerance to abiotic factors |
| conformer | an organism that does not regulate their internal conditions |
| regulator | organisms that use some energy to control their internal conditions |
| dormancy | a state of reduced activity |
| migration | when an organism moves to a more favorable habitat |
| niche | the specific role or way of life for an organism in its enviroment |
| generalist | species with broad niches |
| specialist | species with narrow niches |