Ecology Review

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living entity that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism.

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Define population in ecology.

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

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in a particular area and interact with each other.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components in a specific environment.

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What factors can cause a population to increase?

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Factors include an increase in food supply, removal of predators, and removal of disease.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants), such as herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers, such as carnivores.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.

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Define niche in ecology.

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions.