ecosytems Flashcards
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Adaption
a characteristic that improves an organisms ability to survive and reproduce in its enviornment
Adaption definition
A characteristic that improves an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
Bacteria
: Single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or harmful to ecosystems.
Evaporation
The process by which water changes from liquid to gas.
Forest
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
Niche
The role an organism plays in its environment, including its habitat, diet, and behavior.
Biological
Related to living organisms and life processes.
Biomass
The total mass of living organisms in a given area or ecosystem.
Ecological Footprints
The impact of human activities measured in terms of the area of biologically productive land and water required to sustain those activities.
Monoculture
The agricultural practice of growing a single crop over a large area.
Endangered
A species at risk of extinction.
Enviornment
The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives.