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Competition in Ecosystems MS-LS1-5

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a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment

A Trait That Helps An Organism Survive In Its Environment.

Adaptation

Adaptation Simple Definition

the largest population that an environment can support

The Largest Population That An Environment Can Support.

Carrying Capacity

Carrying Capacity Simple Definition

the struggle between two or more living things for the same limited resource

The Struggle Between Two Or More Living Things For The Same Limited Resource.

Competition

Competition Simple Definition

an environmental factor that limits population growth, for example, a drought

An Environmental Factor That Limits Population Growth, For Example, A Drought.

Limiting Factor

Limiting Factor Simple Definition

the individuals best suited to survive in an environment

The Individuals Best Suited To Survive In An Environment.

Natural Selection

Natural Selection Simple Definition

an interaction where one organism kills another for food

An Interaction Where One Organism Kills Another For Food.

Predation

Predation Simple Definition

any material that can be used to meet a need

Any Material That Can Be Used To Meet A Need.

Resource

Resource Simple Definition

the close relationship between organisms of different species

The Close Relationship Between Organisms Of Different Species.

Symbiosis

Symbiosis Simple Definition

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