Ecology Terms

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Abiotic Factors

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Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

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Biotic Factors

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Living components of an ecosystem; for example organisms, such as plants and animals.

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Ecosystem

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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Habitat

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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Microhabitat

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A small or specialized habitat within a larger habitat.

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Biome

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A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.