Basic Terminology

Building The Foundation

Ecosystem

The non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic) elements of a natural environment and the interactions between them.

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Population

A group of organisms of the same species, living in the same area at the same time.

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Community

A group of populations living together and interacting with each other within a given area.

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Habitat

The environment in which a species normally lives, or the location of a living organism.

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