biomes

2. The place or environment where an organism naturally lives and is adapted to.
4. All the living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things interacting in an area.
8. All individuals of a single species in a specific area.
10. An organism's role or "profession" in its environment, including resource use and interactions.
12. Any non-living chemical or physical part of the environment (e.g., temperature, water).

1. The part of Earth where life exists; all the world's ecosystems combined.
3. Any living component that affects another organism or environment.
5. Study of interactions among organisms and their environment.
6. Group of organisms that can successfully interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
7. All the different populations (of various species) living and interacting in a specific area.
9. A single organism belonging to a particular species.
11. Large geographical area with characteristic climate and vegetation.