The statement,"There are 628 squirrels living on campus," describes the ________ of squirrels on campus.
A) species
B) community
C) population
D) ecosystem

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"Population" refers to the number of individuals of a particular species living in a specific area, which accurately describes the number of squirrels on campus. "Species" refers to a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can breed with each other to produce fertile offspring. "Community" refers to all the different species living in a specific area and their interactions with each other. "Ecosystem" refers to the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components of an environment and their interactions.

The Statement,"There Are 628 Squirrels Living on Campus," Describes the ________