Ecosystems

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What is an organism?

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A single living thing that can function independently.

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What is a limiting factor?

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A biotic or abiotic environmental factor that restricts the growth of a population.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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When more than one individual or population relies on the same limited resources.

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What is parasitism?

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A relationship between organisms of different species where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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What is mutualism?

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A relationship between organisms or species that is helpful to both.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a population?

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

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What is a community in ecology?

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A group of different species living together in a particular area.