Ecology-Introduction Vocab

Front

Part of Earth that sustains life: __________

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Biosphere

Front

Study of interactions among organisms and their environment.

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Ecology

Front

Organisms living together with their non-living environment

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Ecosystem

Front

Surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

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Environment

Front

Organisms of one species in a specific area

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Population

Front

Organisms living together in an area

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community

Front

Place where an organism lives

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habitat

Front

How an organism survives, obtains food, finds a mate, cares for young, and avoids danger.

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Niche

Front

Contest among organisms for life resources (food, shelter, etc.)

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Competition

Front

Animal that eats only plants

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Herbivore