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Biology Ecology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecology | The study of the interactions between organisms and their living environment |
| Biosphere | The region of the earth that supports life |
| Abiotic | The non-living parts of an ecosystem |
| Biotic | The living parts of an ecosystem |
| Ecosystem | The living and non-living things in one area |
| Community | All the biotic factors in one area |
| Population | All of one species in an area |
| Habitat | Where an organism lives |
| Niche | The job of an organism in their ecosystem |
| Limiting factors | Any factors that limit the size of a population |