A biological community in its environment such as a pond, an ocean, a forest, even an aquarium is known as

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A biological community in its environment such as a pond, an ocean, a forest, even an aquarium is known as

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Geography

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CDS-II

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{'ecosystem': [10, 0, 0, 4], 'biological community': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'biome': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'abiotic environment': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'environment': [2, 0, 0, 3], 'aquarium': [2, 0, 0, 1], 'pond': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'community': [5, 0, 2, 9], 'ocean': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'forest': [9, 1, 6, 21]}

The correct answer is option 4: ecosystem.

An ecosystem is a biological community of organisms in their physical environment. It consists of both living organisms, called the biotic community, and the non-living components of the environment, known as the abiotic factors. The biotic community includes all the different species of organisms that interact with each other within the ecosystem. These interactions can be in the form of predator-prey relationships, competition for resources, or mutualistic partnerships.

On the other hand, the abiotic factors are the physical and chemical characteristics of the environment that organisms rely on, such as temperature, sunlight, water availability, soil composition, and nutrient levels. These abiotic factors play a crucial role in shaping the structure and function of the ecosystem and influencing the distribution and behavior of the biotic community.

Therefore, option 4, ecosystem, is the correct term to describe a biological community of organisms and their environment, whether it is a pond, ocean, forest, or even an aquarium.

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