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Ecology
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Scientifi Study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their physical environment
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Species
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A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring
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Population
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A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area
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Community
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An assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area
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Ecosystems
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All the organisms that live in a place together with their physical environment
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Biome
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A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms.
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Producers
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Essential to the flow of energy through the biosphere
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Consumers
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Organisms that rely on other organisms for energy and nutrients
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Decomposers
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"Feed" by chemically breaking down organic matter. They eat peices of dead and decaying plant and animal remains
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