Question

what does a population refer to in ecology? a group of different species the physical environment all living and non - living things in an area all the individuals of a species in a specific area

Explanation:

In ecology, a population is defined as all the individuals of a single species that inhabit a particular area. This excludes groups of different species (which would be a community), the physical environment (which is part of the habitat), and all living and non - living things (which is an ecosystem).

Answer:

D. All the individuals of a species in a specific area