When the word ECOLOGY comes up, I think of the ecosystem and biomes and the behavior of animals which all come together to become ecology. The different biomes and their specific characteristics causes the organisms in the area to behave a certain way. Between organisms, there is competition for food, shelter, water, etc. all of which creates their niche. These terms then relate to the organization and structure of the community. There are aquatic and terrestrial biomes and aquatic biomes occupy the largest part of the biosphere. Factors that affect the distribution of organisms are abiotic and biotic factors. Behavior has both proximate and ultimate causes which results from both genes and environmental factors. Social behavior creates competition.
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