Ecology: Populations

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Is sunlight an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Abiotic factor: Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What does biodiversity mean?

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Biodiversity: The variety of different species in a given area.

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What is a biotic factor?

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Biotic factor: A living or once-living organism in an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What is a community in ecology?

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Community: A group of different species living together in a specific area, interacting with each other.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism: A relationship where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), causing harm.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism: A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism: A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is an ecosystem?

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Ecosystem: A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is population in ecology?

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Population: A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors: Non-living elements of an ecosystem, such as temperature, water, and soil.