Ecology

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population refers to all the individuals of a particular species living in a specific area at a given time.

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What type of relationship is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What does a food web illustrate?

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A food web represents all connections of energy flow throughout all organisms in a habitat.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and temperature.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Define biotic factors.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its habitat.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.