15 Terms
Contributors in Ecology
Ecology
Fundamental niche
Biology; Ecology
For a given species, the ideal range of suitable conditions without competition or predators. See realised Niche.
Mesocyclone
Biology; Ecology
A spinning column of air inside a thunderstorm with a steep updraft. About half of mesocyclones spawn tornados.
Maritime effect
Biology; Ecology
An ocean's moderating effect on nearby climate. It tends to soften temperature extremes. See Continental Effect.
Pore water
Biology; Ecology
Water in the spaces between the grains of sediment. Often used for toxicity testing of a nearby body of water.
