In ecology, what is the total number of organisms of all species present in an ecosystem called?
A
Biodiversity
B
Population
C
Abundance
D
Community
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Understand the key terms in the question: 'Biodiversity,' 'Population,' 'Abundance,' and 'Community.' Each term has a specific ecological meaning.
Define 'Biodiversity': This refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including species richness and genetic diversity, but it does not quantify the total number of organisms.
Define 'Population': This refers to all individuals of a single species living in a specific area at a given time. It does not encompass all species in an ecosystem.
Define 'Community': This refers to all the populations of different species living and interacting in a specific area. While it includes multiple species, it does not directly quantify the total number of organisms.
Define 'Abundance': This term specifically refers to the total number of organisms of all species present in an ecosystem, making it the correct answer to the question.