Environmental Systems and Societies Topic 2 Ecosystems

2.1.6 – Population interactions

Define the following:

Species

Population

Habitat

Niche

Community

Ecosystem

As you watch the film – “Coral Seas” answer the following questions:

1. As you watch the introduction sequence, list three abiotic factors in this ecosystem.

2. Describe and explain the population interactions below. Use named species to help
your explanations.

Competition

Parasitism

Mutualism

Predation

Herbivory