B.15 Flashcards
Define habitat
The part of an ecosystem where an organism lives
Define species
A group of organisms that can breed together to create FERTILE young
Define population
A group of organisms of the same species that share a habitat
Define community
All the organisms that share a particular habitat
Define compitition
A word that describes how different organisms need the same resources and so compete against each other for them
Define interdependent
A word that describes how different organisms rely on and impact each other
Define biotic
The living parts of an ecosystem that interact within the environment
Define antibiotic
The non living parts of the ecosystem that interact within the environment
Name 3 biotic factors
- predators
- pathogens
- food
Name 3 abiotic factors
- water
- temperature
- light intensity
What are animals in competition for
Food
Mates
Territory
What are plants in competition for
Water
Sunlight
space to grow
