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Herbivore

Biology; Ecology

An animal that feeds exclusively or mainly on plants. Herbivores convert plant biomass into animal biomass.

Omnivore

Biology; Ecology

Literally, an organism that will eat anything. Refers to animals who do not restrict their diet to just plants or other animals.

Cell

Biology; Ecology

Makers and maintainers of protoplasm; the basic living unit of all organisms except viruses. The cells of organisms other than bacteria are eukaryotes those containing a defined nucleus in which ...

Neap tide

Biology; Ecology

One that arrives when the moon is in its first or last quarter. Because the sun and moon stand at right angles to each other, their tidal pulls partially nullify each other, resulting in a lesser ...

Gleization

Biology; Ecology

When slowed decomposition in a waterlogged environment allows layers of vegetation to accumulate. Peat is a frequent result. In Russia gleization has been used to grow an organic "liner" to hold ...

Sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate (calcium carbonate) formed by deposits of seashells and marine animal skeletons. Limestone is often added to cement and other construction materials, ...

Ley farming

Biology; Ecology

The rotation of legume and grain crops, developed as an alternative to crop-fallow practises in Australia. In addition to improved soils and reduced erosion, wheat yields increased 48% and showed a ...