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Ecosystems
Ecosystem
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem | All of the living things in a given area together with the physical and chemical factors of the nonliving environment. |
| Organisms | An individual living thing. |
| Populations | All the organisms of the same species that live in the same area. |
| Community | All the populations of different species that live in a given area. |
| Biosphere | The highest level or organization in ecology that includes all parts of Earth where life exists. |
| Biotic Factor | Living aspect of the environment. |
| Abiotic Factor | Nonliving factor of the enviornment. |
| Producer | Organism that can make their own food using energy from sunlight or inorganic chemicals. |
| Consumer | Eats other organisms to get nutrients and energy. |
| Decomposer | Breaks down tissues of dead organisms that other organisms can use. |