Levels of Organization Practice
List the levels of organization from the smallest (most specific) to the broadest Organelle --> Cell --> Tissue --> Organ --> Organ Systems --> Organism Levels of Organization Cell Smallest unit of life Population a group of species living together in the same area Species a group organisms that look similar and can produce fertile offspring Community A group of different species that live in the same habitat and interact with one another Ecosystem A community of organisms and their non-living environment Biosphere all of the world and it's atmosphere that support life List the levels of ecology from the smallest (most specific) to the broadest Organism --> Population --> Community --> Ecosystem --> Biome --> Biosphere The main difference between a community and an ecosystem is that a community only includes biotic factors whereas ecosystems include biotic and abiotic factors Match the description with the appropriate level of ecology: A single ant organism A colony of ants Population The ants, grass, and flowers found in a certain area Community The ants, grass, flowers, sun, and soil in a certain area Ecosystem A group of biotic and abiotic factors that share a similar climate and weather patterns Biome The portion of the earth that supports life Biosphere Choose an organism and find images to represent your organism in the following three levels: Population, Community, and Ecosystem. State your organismBe sure to indicate which image represents each level and make sure your organism is pictured in each level.