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Biodiversity
The degree of variation of living organisms - animals, plants, their habitats and their genes - within a given terrestrial or marine ecosystem. This includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.
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Food chain
Biology; Biodiversity
A series of plants and animals in which each kind is a source of food for the next in the series.
Geyser
Environment; Biodiversity
A natural hot spring that regularly shoots a spray of steam and hot water into the air.
Linnaeus
Biology; Biodiversity
Swedish scientist who was the first to give scientific names to plants and animals. (born: 1707 died: 1778).
Humid
Environment; Biodiversity
Having a large amount of moisture, especially in the form of water vapor. Humid air feels damp and sticky.
Niche
Environment; Biodiversity
The environment and conditions that a particular kind of living things need to survive.It includes a place to live, food, and protection from dangers.
Critical habitat
Biology; Biodiversity
A habitat which is critical for survival and conservation of species and is designated by a rule published in Federal Register.
Adaptation
Biology; Biodiversity
A change in an animal or plant that helps it live in a perticular environment.Adaptations are the result of evolution.
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