Which Group is the Best Example of an Ecological Community

Question

Which group is the best example of an ecological community?
A) All animals in a local grassland
B) All field mice in a local grassland
C) All living organisms in all grasslands
D) All living organisms in a local grassland
E) All living organisms and abiotic factors in a local grassland

Accepted Answer

An ecological community is defined as all living organisms in a given area and their interactions with each other and the abiotic factors. Therefore, option D of all living organisms in a local grassland is the best example of an ecological community, as it includes all living organisms present in that specific area. Option A only includes animals, while option B only includes field mice. Option C is too broad, as it includes all grasslands, and option E includes abiotic factors which are not part of a community.