Using a textbook, define the following Ecology terms:
1. Organism
2. Species
3. Population
4. Community
5. Ecosystem
6. Biome
7. Biotic Factor
8. Abiotic Factor
9. Habitat
10. Niche
Classify the following phrases into one of the categories listed below:
Level of Organization Phrase
Organism
Population
Community
Ecosystem
A. Phrases:
1. There were Monarch Butterflies, finches,and bumble bees in the field.
2. Afamily of raccoons was near thegarbage cans last night.
3. The water at the lake was so clear that perch, bass and pike could be seen.
4. The lonely deerwas quietly nibbling grass.
5. There were many types of birds eating berries fromthe tree.
6. In the clear water around a coral reef, clownfish could be seen swimming among the stinging tentacles of the sea anemones.
7. Ababy bird that must have fallen out of its nest lay on the ground.
8. Many black bearscould be seen hanging around the campsight.
B. Along with the other student at the table, add aphrase to each level of organization.
C. Compare and Contrast a Habitat and a Niche using your project ecosystem.
Habitat Niche