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An association of individuals of different species living in the same habitat and having functional interactions is:

1. Biotic community
2. Ecosystem
3. Population
4. Ecological niche

Correct answer: Biotic community

Solution

A biotic community includes populations of different species living together in the same habitat and interacting with one another. An ecosystem would also include nonliving components, while a population is one species only.

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