Levels of ecological organization in an ecosystem

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A single living thing

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organism

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A role or job an organism has within an ecosystem

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niche

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All the members of the same species in a specific area

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population

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Organisms living together with another organism in close association

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symbiosis

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The study of the interactions of organisms with one another and their environment

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ecology

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A group of different populations living together in a defined area

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community

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A large area characterized by its climate, plants, and animals

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biome

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The non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and air

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abiotic factors

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The living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms

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biotic factors

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A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed

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parasitism