Notes – Higher Levels of Organization
A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring. Species
An individual living thing Organism
Niche The role a species plays in the ecosystem.
The physical area where a species lives. Habitat
A group of organisms that are all the same species. Population
2 or more populations of different species that live in the same area and interact with one another. Community
Where living organisms live on Earth: Most of Earth, including part of the oceans and atmosphere Biosphere
Higher Levels of Organization Individual Organisms > Populations > Community > Ecosystem > Biosphere