Ch. 2 Ecology Vocab Part 1

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Basic unit of structure and organization of all living organisms

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Cell

Front

Specialized cells working together to perform a function

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Tissue

Front

Different tissues working together for a specific function

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Organ

Front

Multiple organs working together for a function

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Organ System

Front

Anything that has or had all characteristics of life

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Organism

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Group of organisms of the same species in the same geographic area at the same time

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Population

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Group of interacting populations in the same area at the same time

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Community

Front

Biological community and nonliving factors affecting it

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Ecosystem

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Large group of ecosystems sharing the same climate and communities

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Biome

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Thin layer of Earth and atmosphere that supports life

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Biosphere