Monoculture

Monoculture

An environment that has a single species of animal or plant dominant, usually associated with the artificial environments created by intensive agriculture

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monoculture

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The growth of only one species in a given area; such as a cornfield or other agricultural field.

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The growth of the same plant species in close proximity, with few or no other types of plant present.

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monoculture

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The growth of only one species in a given area; such as a cornfield or other agricultural field.

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Growing the same crop on the same piece of land year after year.

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