Question
In the study of ecology, the term “ecosystem’ is used to define
communities of plants and animals that must be protected.
the plants and animals, living together with its biotic environment.
communities of plants and animals, together with their abiotic environment.
a community of plants and animals, co-existing within their environment.
communities of plants and animals that must be protected.
the plants and animals, living together with its biotic environment.
communities of plants and animals, together with their abiotic environment.
a community of plants and animals, co-existing within their environment.
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GPT-4o mini
In the study of ecology, the term “ecosystem” is best defined as **communities of plants and animals, together with their abiotic environment.** This definition encompasses not only the living organisms (biotic factors) but also the non-living components (abiotic factors) such as soil, water, and climate that interact within a specific area.