Use the scenario to answer the question.

For a class assignment, you need to study a microscopic model of a freshwater biome.

What is the broadest level of the ecological hierarchy that you will encounter in this microscopic model?

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organism
organism

community
community

ecosystem
ecosystem

population

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In studying a microscopic model of a freshwater biome, the broadest level of the ecological hierarchy that you will encounter is ecosystem.

This is because an ecosystem encompasses both the living organisms (such as microorganisms, plants, and animals) and the non-living components (such as water, minerals, and temperature) in a particular environment, providing a holistic view of the interactions that occur within that biome.