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Ecosystem
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem | Everything that surrounds an organism both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic). |
| Organism | Anything that is living. |
| Biotic Factors | Living organisms in an ecosystem. |
| Abiotic Factors | Non living factors in an ecosystem. |
| Temperate Climate | A climate with changing temperatures, but not extreme hot or cold temperatures. |
| Environmental Factor | One part of an ecosystem living or nonliving. |
| Isopod | Organism with 7 pairs of legs, an exoskeleton, and an antennae. |
| Preferred Environment | Set of environmental conditions that an organism appears to choose. |
| Optimum Environment | The best ecosystem for an organism to thrive. |