Ecological Organization and Relationships

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area and interact with one another.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of a species within its community, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other species.

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What is competition in ecological terms?

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Competition is a relationship between organisms where they vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.