An association of individuals of different species living in the same habitat and having functional interactions is:
Correct answer: D. Biotic community
- A. Ecosystem
- B. Population
- C. Ecological niche
- D. Biotic community
Explanation
Biological or biotic community is an assemblage of populations of different species of plants, animals, bacteria and fungi which live in a particular area and interact with one another through competition, predation, mutualism, etc. Each biotic community has a specific composition and structure,e.g., pond community.
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