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Grade 7: Q4, Seq 2
Limiting Factors in Ecosystems
Term | Definition |
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invasive species | an alien (non-native to the ecosystem) species, usually brought to an area by humans, that competes for resources and causes problems for the native species within an ecosystem |
limiting factor | biotic or abiotic factor that restricts the growth of a population |
carrying capacity | the maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support |
impact | the effect on something |
population | a group of organisms belonging to the same species that live in the same area and interact with one another |
physical environment | space, water, shelter, etc. |
seasonal variation | changes in season |