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Unit 4 1-5
Unit 4 1-5 ecology words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ecologist | scientist who study ecology |
| exotic species | An organism introduced intentionally or accidentally by human activity to a geographical location evolve. |
| Introduce species | species that exist outside of the species normal range because of human activity |
| non-native species | Those that are not native to a particular area or are found living outside of their historical range |
| quadrant | a square or rectangular plot of land marked off, to determine where to collect their samples |
| transect | the specific path or area, often marked with a rope or measuring tape showing where data should be collected |
| abiotic | the non-living components in an ecosystem include water, temperature, and sunlight |
| biotic | the living components in an ecosystem are the organisms |
| biodiversity | the variety of life at every level, from genes to species to ecosystems |
| habitat | a location in an environment where an organism lives |
| invasive (species) | introduced species that cause or have the ability to cause harm to the environment or people. |
| population | a group of organisms of the same species living the same habitat |
| range | in ecology, the total of all the areas where a species lives |
| resource | a source of supply or support |
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