ecology study of organisms and their interaction with each other and the environment
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Ecology
Study of organisms and their interaction with each other and
the environment
Levels
Biosphere
Everywhere on the planet that supports life
BiomeGroup of ecosystems with same
climate and dominant communities
Ecosystem
• Biotic and abiotic factors in a particular area
Community• All living things in an ecosystem
Population
• One species in an ecosystem
Niche
• Role or job of an organism
Habitat
• Place where organism lives
Environment Affected By:
• Abiotic Factors
• Nonliving • Ex. Rocks, water,
temp.
• Biotic Factors
• Living or once living• Ex. Deer, dead leaves
Symbiosis
• Relationship between two species living closely together
• Three types
1. Parasitism
• One benefits, other is harmed
2. Mutualism
• Both benefit
Commensalism
• One benefits, other not affected