Question

Differentiate between population and community.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Population	Community
1.	A population is defined as a group of individuals belonging to the same species living in a specific geographical area.	A community is an association of different interrelated populations belonging to various species living in the same area.
2.	A population always consists of individuals of only one species.	A community consists of populations of many different species living together in a habitat.
3.	In a population, individuals interact with each other for reproduction and resources.	In a community, different populations interact and are interconnected through food chains and other relationships.
4.	A population serves as a single unit or a part that makes up a larger community.	A community is a broader level of organization that is made up of many populations.
5.	Example: A group of mango trees in a forest is a population.	Example: All plants, animals, and microorganisms in a forest form a community.