The group of species that occupy a given area, interacting either directly or indirectly, is called a(n)
A)ecosystem.
B)community.
C)population.
D)biome.

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A community refers to a group of different populations of species that interact with each other in a specific geographic area. It includes all the living organisms and their interactions within a particular ecosystem. Option A is incorrect because an ecosystem includes both living and nonliving components of an area. Option C refers to a group of organisms of the same species living in a particular geographic area. Option D is incorrect because biomes are much larger geographical areas characterized by specific climatic conditions and types of vegetation.

The Group of Species That Occupy a Given Area, Interacting