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Lesson 1,2 Chapter 4
Animal Life
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organism | An organism is anything that's alive. |
| Habitat | This is an area of land that an animal lives in. |
| Biotic Factor | The living things in an ecosystem. |
| Abiotic Factor | The nonliving things in an ecosystem. |
| Species | A group of organisms that are capable of breeding. |
| Population | The population is the amount of organisms there are. |
| Community | A group of organisms living in a close place. |
| Ecosystem | A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical surroundings. |
| Birth Rate | The rate of which a species of animal is born at. |
| Death Rate | The rate at which a species of animal dies at. |
| Immigration | This is when a species moves to another location. |
| Emigration | This is when a small group immigrates to another location permanently. |
| Population Density | The amount of organisms there are in a specific location. |
| Limiting Factor | The limiting factor is the limit of growth. |
| Carrying Capacity | The capacity at which an organism can carry. |