Ecology Flashcard

Front

What is the study of organisms and their interaction with each other and their environment called?

Back

Ecology

Front

What term describes all individuals of a single species living in a specific area?

Back

Population

Front

Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor in an ecosystem? Options: Plants, Water, Fungi, Animals

Back

Water

Front

What is the specific role played by an organism in its ecosystem called?

Back

Niche

Front

Which type of competition occurs between organisms of the same species?

Back

Intraspecific Competition

Front

What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

Back

Anything that limits the size of a population

Front

What is the term for the maximum number of individuals of a species that an ecosystem can support?

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Carrying Capacity

Front

Which of the following is an abiotic limiting factor? Options: Prey, Sunlight, Predators, Competition

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Sunlight

Front

What is the primary source of energy for almost all organisms?

Back

The Sun

Front

In a food chain, which organisms are known as producers?

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Photosynthetic organisms