Ecology Flashcards

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Ecology

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Study of interactions between living things and their environment

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Individual

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Single organism

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Species

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Group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

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Population

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Group of individuals of the same species in the same area

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Community

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Group of interdependent organisms in the same region

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Ecosystem

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Biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment

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Biosphere

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Part of Earth where life exists (land, water, air)

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Biotic factors

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Living parts of an ecosystem

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Abiotic factors

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Nonliving parts of an ecosystem

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Habitat

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Combined biotic and abiotic factors in an area