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Ps&Es Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem | A system of interacting organisms and non-living factors in a specific area. |
| organism | Any living thing. |
| abiotic | Non living. |
| biotic | Living organisms and products of living organisms. |
| individual | One single organism. |
| population | All the individuals of one kind (or species) in a specific area at one time. |
| community | All the interacting populations in a specific area. |
| detrimental | Harmful. |
| limiting factors | Any biotic or abiotic part of an ecosystem that controls the size of the population. |
| invasive species | Organisms that are not native to an ecosystem that have a negative impact. |
| native species | A species that normally lives and thrives in a particular ecosystem. |
| homeostasis | The equilibrium or balance of the internal systems in an organism. |