Populations and Communities

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of all the different populations that live together in a specific area.

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What does the term 'niche' refer to in ecology?

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A niche is the way a species makes its living, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other species.

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What is ecology?

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Ecology is the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all the living organisms in a particular area, along with the non-living components of their environment.

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What is an example of parasitism?

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A flea living on a cat's blood is an example of parasitism, where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the physical environment where a species lives, while a niche is the role or function of that species within the ecosystem.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is mutualism?

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

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more species or individuals vie for the same resources in an ecosystem.