Think of it like groups of living things:

• Population: A group of the same kind of animal or plant living in the same area. Like a bunch of squirrels in a park, or a field of sunflowers.
• OrganicThe word “organic” has two main meanings related to living organisms and the natural world. Here’s a breakdown of its definition, origin, and how it applies to food and health: Etymology and Origin: • Origin: The word “organic” stems from… Read More means they are natural, living things (not robots or plastic stuff!).

Examples of organic populations:

• A school of fish in a lake
• A colony of ants in your backyard
• All the trees in a forest
• Even a herd of cows on a farm

Word Breakdown (EtymologyEtymology is the study of the origin and history of words. It’s like detective work, tracing how words have changed over time and moved between languages. Think of it like this: • Words have a long history, just like old… Read More)

• “Organic” comes from the Greek word “organikos,” which is related to the word “organ” (a part of a living thing).
• “Population” comes from the Latin word “populus,” meaning “people.” We use it for groups of all living things, not just people!