Ecology honors biology

Ecology

A science in which the relationship among living organisms and the interaction of organisms with their environment are studied.

ecosystem

an ecosystem is made up of biotic and abiotic factors in one area.

biotic

living factors such as animals, plants fungi, and bacteria.

abiotic

non-living factors such as rock, soil,water, temperature, atmosphere, and sunlight.

speices

a group of organisms similar to one another that can breed and produce fertile offspring.

population

a group consisting of one species that live in a particular area

community

all organisms in one area.

biosphere

all living organisms and abiotic factors contianed on Earth.

habitat

all of the biotic factors and abiotic factaors an organism needs to live

niche

the role an organism fills within it’s community.