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Intro to Ecology
Ecology terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecology | the study of how organisms interact with one another and with their environment. |
| Biotic factor | an environmental factor associated with living things |
| Abiotic factor | an environmental factor associated with non- living things |
| Population | A group of organisms of the same species that live in a specific geographical location |
| Species | A group of organisms that are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring |
| ecosystem | A community of organisms and their biotic, or nonliving environment |
| community | All of the population of species that live in the same habitat and interact with each other |
| Biomes | A large region characterized by a specific type of climate and certain types of plant and animal communities |
| niche | The role of a species in its community, including use of its habitat and its relationships with other species |
| habitat | the place where an organism usually lives |