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What is a biome?

a large area with a specific climate and certain types of plant and animal communities

all the populations of all the different species living together in the same place, in the same ecosystem, interacting with one another

community

The ___ is known as the rain forest of the sea for all its biological diversity and productivity.

coral reef

___ is an important biotic factor in ecosystems.

detritus

dead organic matter

detritus

all the living things interacting with one another and all the nonliving things in a particular place

ecosystem

the place that an organism lives

habitat

The ___ zone is the most productive zone in lakes.

littoral

individual living thing

organism

___ are important in determining a biome.

plants

all the members of one species living together in the same place at the same time

population

a group of organisms that are closely related and are able to mate and produce fertile offspring

species

The ___ biome is characterized by moderate temperatures and high quantities of precipitation.

temperate rainforest

___ is an important abiotic factor in ecosystems.

water