Species Communities and Populations

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is made of populations of different species that live in the same place and interact.

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What is the ecological level of organization that includes all individuals of the same species in a specific area?

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Population

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List the levels of ecological organization from lowest to highest.

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Species, Population, Community, Ecosystem

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What do a prairie dog, a hawk, and a badger all belong to?

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Community

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What is an animal that only eats meat called?

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Carnivore

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What is the term for organisms that can produce their own food?

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Producers

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Define an ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a niche in ecology?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population consists of individuals of the same species, while a community includes different species interacting in a shared environment.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.