Biological Populations and Communities Flashcards
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Ecosystem
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A community of living (biotic) organisms interacting with the non-living (abiotic) components of their environment as a system through various nutrients and energy cycles.
2
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Organism
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: A living thing that can function on its own.
3
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Species
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: Organisms that resemble each other; are similar in genetic makeup, chemistry, and behavior; and are able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
4
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Interspecific
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: Means between different species.
5
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Population
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: Organisms of the same species that interact with each other and occupy a specific area.
6
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Community
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Population of different species.
