Ecology Flashcards: Set 2

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Organisms

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The most basic unit in the hierarchy of biological organization.

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Examples of Organisms

(Living Things)

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Organisms refer to ALL living things...

plants

animals

fungi

microorganisms

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Population

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A group of individuals of the SAME species living in a specific area

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Population Examples

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A group of Grizzly Bears living in a forest

A population of sea turtles living in the Atlantic Ocean

A population of ants in an ant hill

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Community

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Different populations of species interacting with each other within a given area

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Community Examples

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A pine forest with pine trees, different species of insects, birds, and mammals

A river with fish, bugs, and plants

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Ecosystem

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A system composed of all the living organisms (biotic factors) in a particular area AND the non-living (abiotic) components of their environment, such as soil, water, and climate

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Examples of Ecosystems

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A cattle farming area with good soil, regular rainfall, and weather for grass and cows

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Biome

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An area with similar temperature and precipitation.

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The 6 Main Biomes

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Tundra

Taiga

Grasslands

Deciduous Forest

Desert

Tropical Rain Forest