Ecological terms

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What is a community?
An interacting group of various species in a habitat
what is an ecosystem?
all the living animals and plants in a particular habitat as well as non-living components
What is a habitat?
where an organism lives
What is a population?
all the individuals of a species living within a specific area
What is biodiversity? 
the variety of all living things
What is a species?
A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
What is a niche?
the role that a species plays in a habitat
What do arrows in a food chain indicate?
They indicate where the energy is being passed and the direction of the flow of energy
What is interspecific competition?
competition between individuals of different species
What is intraspecific competition?
competition between individuals from the same species