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Chapter 3
Biology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biosphere | Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere. |
| Species | A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. |
| Population | A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area. |
| Community | An assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area. |
| Ecology | The scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their physical environment. |
| Ecosystem | All the organisms that live in a place, together with their physical environment. |
| Biome | A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms. |
| Biotic Factor | Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact, including animals, plants, mushrooms, and bacteria. |
| Abiotic Factor | Any nonliving part of the environment, such as sunlight, heat, precipitation, humidity, wind, or water currents. |