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ecology H/C
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ecology | the study of relationships between organisms and their environment |
| biosphere | the portion of the earth that supports life. |
| abiotic factors | non-living parts of an environment |
| biotic factors | living parts of an environment |
| population | all the members of one species living in habitat |
| community | all the different populations living together in a habitat |
| ecosystem | all the biotic and abiotic elements of a community |
| habitat | the area where an organism lives out its life |
| niche | the special role or job an organism plays in a community. This includes all its strategies and adaptations used to survive. |
| symbiosis | organisms of different species living together in a close and permanent relationship. |