1. Notes – Higher Levels of Organization

2. A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
Species

3. An individual living thing
Organism

4. Niche
The role a species plays in the ecosystem.

5. The physical area where a species lives.
Habitat

6. A group of organisms that are all the same species.
Population

7. 2 or more populations of different species that live in the same area and interact with one another.
Community

8. Where living organisms live on Earth: Most of Earth, including part of the oceans and atmosphere
Biosphere

9. Higher Levels of Organization
Individual Organisms > Populations > Community > Ecosystem > Biosphere