Populations

Definition

In biology, a population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area.

Related terms

Community:

This refers to all populations that live together in an interactive group in an ecosystem or specific geographical area.

Ecosystem: An ecosystem includes all living organisms (biotic factors) in an area along with its physical environment (abiotic factors) functioning together as a unit.

Biodiversity:

This term refers to the variety of life within an area or ecosystem. It can include genetic variation, species diversity, and ecological diversity.