Levels of Organization Virtual Lab

Levels of Organization Organism A single living thing 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 living factors whereas ecosystems include living and non-living 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