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unit 3; section 1
What is Ecology?
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biosphere | Part of Earth in which life exists including land, water, and air or atmosphere |
| Ecology | Scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment |
| Biome | A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms |
| Ecosystem | All the organisms that live in a place, together with their nonliving environment |
| Community | Assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area |
| Population | Group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area |
| Species | A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring |
| Environment | Factors surrounding an organism |
| Biotic Factor | Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact |
| Abiotic Factor | Physical, or nonliving factor that shapes an ecosystem |