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Dynamic Ecosystems 1

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  • All the populations of different species that live together in the same area at the same time
    Community
  • Anything that restricts the size of a population
    Limiting Factor
  • All of the organisms of the same species that live in the same area at the same time
    Population
  • When a population's size grows so large that it causes damage to the environment
    Overpopulation
  • A group of organisms that have similar traits and are able to produce fertile offspring
    Species
  • All of the ecosystems on Earth make up the _______________.
    Biosphere
  • The potential growth of a population if it could grow in perfect conditions with no limiting factors.
    Biotic Potential
  • The largest number of individuals of one species that an ecosystem can support over time
    Carrying Capacity