Ecosystems

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their nonliving environment (air, water, soil) in a specific area.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals. Biomes are made up of multiple ecosystems.

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How do ecosystems and biomes relate to each other?

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Ecosystems make up biomes; a biome consists of various ecosystems that share similar climate and geographical features.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is the interaction between two or more organisms that require the same resources (like food, water, or space) to survive.

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What is predation?

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Predation is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is a population in ecology?

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

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made up of all the different populations of organisms living and interacting in a specific area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.