7.4.1 Communities

Key Features of Communities

1. Biodiversity:

• A community includes a variety of species, contributing to its biodiversity.

2. Interactions:

• Organisms in a community interact in various ways, such as through predation, competition, and mutualism.

3. Habitat:

• A habitat provides the environmental conditions that support the survival of a community.

4. Stability:

• Communities may be dynamic, changing over time due to factors like succession, disturbances, or human activity.

5. Niche:

• Each species within the community occupies a specific niche, fulfilling its role in the ecosystem.

Examples of Communities

• Rainforest Community: Includes trees, insects, birds, and mammals.
• Pond Community: Contains aquatic plants, fish, amphibians, and microorganisms.