Question

The various populations of living organisms in an area together form ____________.

Answer 1

Biotic community

1. In an environment or habitat, different types of plants and animals exist in close association and show interdependence.
2. An actively interacting group of a number of different populations of several species in a common environment is known as a biotic community.
3. A mature, self-perpetuating biotic community contains only those species which are successfully adapted to that environment and to other species of that area.
4. For example, The marsh community comprises mangroves, mud crabs, crocs, birds, grass, light, water, and temperature.

Final answer: The various populations of living organisms in an area together form a Biotic community.