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ecology
| word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ecology | study of all the interactions between all the organisms on planet earth |
| abiotic factor | any nonliving factor of the environment, such as water, air, and sunlight |
| biotic factor | any living or once living part of the environment |
| population | all of the individuals of a spices living in the same space at the same time |
| community | all of the different spices in a given area interact in some way and depend on one another for food ,shelter ,and other needs |
| ecosystem | all the communities in a given area and the abiotic factors that effect them |
| biosphere | part of earth that supports life,the top part of earths layers,the surrounding atmosphere,earths surface,bio-mes,communities,and populations |