Ecology Terms

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Population

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A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area

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Community

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All the different populations that live together in an area

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in a particular ecosystem

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Niche

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The role an organism plays in its environment

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Trophic Level

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The position an organism occupies in a food chain

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Symbiosis

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A close relationship between two species that live together

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Mutualism

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A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit

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Commensalism

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A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected

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Parasitism

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A symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is harmed