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Allelopathy

Geography; Physical geography

A particular form of amensalism found in plants. In this interaction, one species produces and releases of chemical substances that inhibit the growth of another species.

Allele

Geography; Physical geography

Alternative forms of a gene. Each form produces a unique inheritable characteristic.

Amensalism

Geography; Physical geography

Interspecific interaction where one species suffers in terms of fitness, while the fitness of the other species does not change. See allelopathy.

Gray-looking middle altitude cloud that is composed of water droplets and ice crystals. Appears in the atmosphere as dense sheet like layer. Can be recognised from stratus clouds by the fact that you ...

Altocumulus clouds

Geography; Physical geography

Middle altitude cloud that is coloured from white to gray. This cloud is composed of a mixture of water droplets and ice crystals. It appears in the atmosphere as layers or patches that are well ...

Amphibian

Geography; Physical geography

Group of vertebrate animals that can inhabit both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. This group of animals consists of frogs, newts, and salamanders. These organisms live at the land/water interface ...

Ammonium

Geography; Physical geography

Chemical compound composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH4). Component of the nitrogen cycle. Product of organic matter decomposition. Can be fixed to clay minerals and later exchanged.