Biol4 section 1 definitions

1. All the populations of different organisms living and interacting in a particular place at the same time. (9)
5. An organism that is fed upon by another organism. (4)
6. The place where an organism usually lives, which is characterised by physical conditions and the species of other organisms present. (7)
7. A smaller unit within a habitat with its own microclimate. (13)
10. Non-living (components include temperature and rainfall). (7)

2. An organism that feeds on another organism. (8)
3. More or less self-contained functional units made up of all the interacting BIOTIC and ABIOTIC factors in a specific area. (9)
4. The likelihood of a particular species occurring in a quadrat. Gives quick idea of species present and their general distribution within the area. Doesn't provide info on density and detailed distribution of a species. (9)
8. Living (components include competition and predation). (6)
9. All conditions and resources required for an organism to survive, reproduce and maintain a viable population. Where an organism lives and what it does there. (10, 5)

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