Community: A naturally occurring group of plants and animals that live within a certain environment and interact with each other. Communities are often defined by a dominant species (e.g. Kelp forest community) or the major physical characteristics of the area (e.g. Mud flats).

 

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Community: All species or populations living in the same area.

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