Populations and communities are components of ecosystems. A consists of all the individual members of one particular that live in the same area at the same time.
A(n) consists of all of the species that interact in a particular environment. A(n) consists of all the living and nonliving things that exist and interact in a specific area.
Match the example image to the correct species interaction
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Commensalism
Competition
Mutualism
Parasitism
Predation
In mutualism, organism(s) benefit from the interaction. In predation, hunts and consumes . In competition, two or more species compete for resources in the same ecosystem.
succession occurs when communities form in an area that was previously uninhabited by organisms. succession occurs when new communities form after a major disturbance to an ecosystem such as falling trees, a fire, or a flood.
Match the descriptions to the correct aquatic ecosystem
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Marine ecosystem | arrow_right_alt | low salinity i.e. river, lake or pond |
Estuary ecosystem | arrow_right_alt | moderate to high salinity i.e. ocean |
Freshwater ecosystem | arrow_right_alt | salinity varies i.e. where ocean and fresh water meet |
Identify the pioneer species

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Match the descriptions to the correct population distribution diagram