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  • Understanding Biological Organization: Populations, Communities & Ecosystems
    A group of organisms can be called several things, depending on the level of organization you're looking at:

    General terms:

    * Population: A group of individuals of the *same* species living in the same area.

    * Community: A group of *different* populations living in the same area and interacting with each other.

    * Ecosystem: A community of organisms interacting with their physical environment.

    More specific terms:

    * Colony: A group of individuals of the *same* species living together in a close association.

    * Herd: A group of large mammals, especially ungulates (like deer, elk, or cattle).

    * Flock: A group of birds.

    * School: A group of fish.

    * Pack: A group of wolves or other wild canines.

    * Pride: A group of lions.

    * Troop: A group of monkeys or apes.

    The specific term used depends on the type of organisms and the nature of their relationship.

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