Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem?
- AA community of organisms interacting with one another
- BThat part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms
- CA community of organisms together with the environment in which they liveCorrect
- DThe flora and fauna of a geographical area
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