All the organisms plus the nonliving components of a defined area is a(n)

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An ecosystem includes all the living organisms (populations) in an area as well as the nonliving components (abiotic factors) such as air, water, and soil. A community refers to only the living organisms in an area. A habitat refers to the specific environment where an organism lives, while an niche refers to the role or function an organism plays in its ecosystem.

All the Organisms Plus the Nonliving Components of a Defined