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Ecosystems Adaptations and Environment 3-LS4-3

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adaptation

a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment
adaptation Simple Definition

ecosystem

all the living and nonliving things interacting in an area
ecosystem Simple Definition

habitat

the place where an organism lives
habitat Simple Definition

limiting factor

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

niche

the role an animal or plant plays in its habitat
niche Simple Definition

tolerance

an organism's ability to survive against unfavorable environmental factors
tolerance Simple Definition

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