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Ecosystem Notes
EcosystemA system consisting
of all of the interactions that
occur between biotic and abiotic factors within a given area.
Biotic All of the
LIVING factors within an
environment
AbioticAll of the
NON-LIVING factors within
an environment.
Organism
An individual form of life that is capable of
growing, metabolizing nutrients, and
usually reproducing.
PopulationA group of
organisms of the same species located within
the same geographical
location.
Community
All of the populations of
different species in a given area or ecosystem.
EcosystemAll of the abiotic and biotic factors within the same
geographical location.
HabitatThe place where an organism naturally lives and grows.
NicheThe function or position of an organism or a
population within an ecological
community.
Biosphere
The portion of Earth that is capable of supporting
life.
SpeciesA group of
organisms that look like each other and are able to breed
among themselves.
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