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Ecology Intro
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecology | is the branch of science that examines the relationships organisms have to each other and to their environment. |
| Organism | a living thing |
| Habitat | An environment that provides the things a specific organism needs to live grow and reproduce |
| biotic factors | living or once living parts of an ecosystem |
| abiotic factors | non living parts of an ecosystem |
| Populations | all the members of one species living in a particular area |
| Communities | All the different populations that live together in an area. |
| Ecosystems | The community of organisms that live in a particular area along with the non living environment. |
| Biomes | groups of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms found throughout the world |