In ecological terms, what do we call the balance of various organisms in a given environment?

The term that describes the balance of various organisms in a given environment is known as equilibrium. In ecology, equilibrium refers to a stable state where the populations of different species within an ecosystem are maintained over time, enabling them to coexist without one species outcompeting the others significantly. This balance is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and the overall health of the ecosystem.

It reflects how various factors, such as resource availability, predator-prey relationships, and environmental conditions, interact to keep species populations relatively stable. When an ecosystem is in equilibrium, it can resist disturbances and recover from changes more effectively, ensuring that all organisms play their role in the ecosystem.

While diversity primarily refers to the variety of species in an ecosystem, symbiosis deals with the interactions between different organisms, and homeostasis typically relates to the regulation of internal conditions within an organism rather than the balance among multiple species within an environment.