Intro To Ecosystem Dynamics

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What does 'biotic' refer to?

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Biotic refers to all living things in an ecosystem.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit.

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What is an example of mutualism?

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Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers, and in return, they pollinate the flowers.

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components, such as water, soil, and climate.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition is a relationship where organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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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 commensalism?

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

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives and grows.