are large groups of the same animal. For example, bats and many insects form colonies, including bees, ants, and termites. Animals which live in colonies work together to help the colony survive to the next year.

groups of one kind of animal or plant that live closely together.

groups of mycobacteria that have grown in a culture

Refers to bacterial colonies that grow on a plate which, when counted, give an indication of sewage pollution. In birds, refers to places where they breed.

Territories or countries that are controlled by another country.

Areas of land controlled by a foreign country.

Countries controlled by another more powerful and often distant country

communities of organisms which have taken up residence in a habitat.