Organisms

Natural History

Natural history is the study of organisms, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, in their natural environments. It’s a broad field encompassing observation, description, and classification of life forms and their interactions with each other and their surroundings. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Observation-based: Relies heavily on direct observation of organisms and their habitats. Descriptive: … Read more

Ecology

Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. It explores how living things interact with each other and the physical world around them, encompassing everything from individual organisms to entire ecosystems. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Biotic factors: Living components of an ecosystem (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria). Abiotic factors: Non-living … Read more