A population differs from a community in that a community
A) consists of just one species.
B) includes the abiotic environment.
C) consists of many species.
D) is synonymous with an ecosystem.
E) is a group of the same species that interact with each other.

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A community consists of all the populations of different species that interact with each other in a specific area or habitat. Therefore, it includes many species, while a population is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area.

A Population Differs from a Community in That a Community