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Abiotic

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Non-living factors in the environment, such as temperature, water, sunlight, soil, and nutrients, which influence living organisms.

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Acid Rain

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Precipitation (rain, snow, or fog) that has become acidic due to pollutants in the atmosphere, primarily sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides released from burning fossil fuels

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Alleles

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Different versions of a gene that can produce different traits or characteristics in an organism.

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Alpha Diversity

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The diversity of species within a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Amenity Value

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The value that people place on the aesthetic, recreational, or cultural benefits provided by natural ecosystems.

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Beneficiary Value

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The value people place on preserving natural resources for future generations or for the benefit of others.

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Beta Diversity

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The diversity of species between different habitats or ecosystems

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Binomial

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A scientific naming system in which each organism is given a two-part name, consisting of its genus and species.

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Bioblitz

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An intensive survey to record all the living species within a designated area during a specific time frame.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life forms at all levels of organization, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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Biological Community

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All the populations of different species that live and interact in a particular area.

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Biological Species

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A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring

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Biological Diversity

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Synonymous with biodiversity, referring to the variety of life forms in a given area.

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Biomagnification

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The process by which the concentration of toxins increases at higher trophic levels in a food chain or food web

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Biophilia

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The innate human connection to nature and other living organisms.

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Biopiracy

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The unethical appropriation of indigenous knowledge or biological resources, often for commercial gain, without proper consent or compensation.

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Bioprospecting

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The exploration of biological resources for medicinal, agricultural, or industrial purposes.

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Biota

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The collective term for all living organisms in a particular area or ecosystem.

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Biotic

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Pertaining to living organisms and their interactions within an ecosystem.

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Bushmeat

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Meat from wild animals, especially in tropical regions, obtained through hunting and gathering.

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Carnivores

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Animals that primarily eat meat.

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Carrying Capacity

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely

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Commodity Values

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The economic value of natural resources for use in production or consumption

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Common-Property Resources

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Natural resources that are collectively owned or accessible to all members of a community

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Competition
The interaction between organisms or species in which both are harmed by their shared use of a resource that is in limited supply
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Conservation Biology
The scientific study of the preservation and management of biodiversity
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Consumptive Use Value
The value derived from directly using natural resources, such as harvesting timber or hunting wildlife for food
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
A method used to compare the costs and benefits of a project, policy, or action.
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
A method used to determine the most cost-efficient way to achieve a specific goal or outcome
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Cryptic Species
Species that are morphologically similar but genetically distinct
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Decomposers
Organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic matter into simpler substances.
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Deep Ecology
A philosophy that advocates for the intrinsic value of all living beings and their interconnectedness with the environment
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Detritivores
Organisms that feed on detritus, or dead organic matter, breaking it down into smaller particles.
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Direct Use Values
The economic value derived directly from using natural resources
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Ecological Economics
An interdisciplinary field that integrates ecological principles into economic theory and practice
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Ecological Footprint
The measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems, expressed as the area of land and water needed to sustainably support human activities
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Economics
The study of how societies allocate scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants and needs
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Ecosystem
A community of living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system
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Ecosystem Diversity
The variety of ecosystems within a region or biome
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Ecosystem Engineers
Organisms that modify their environment, often creating new habitats for other species
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Ecosystem Management
The sustainable management and conservation of ecosystems to maintain their ecological integrity and function
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Ecosystem Services
The benefits that ecosystems provide to humans, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services
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Ecotourism
Tourism that focuses on experiencing and appreciating natural environments and wildlife in a sustainable manner
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Edge Effects
Changes in ecological conditions along the boundary between two different ecosystems
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Effect Size
A measure of the magnitude of a treatment effect or difference between groups in a study
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Endemic Species
Species that are native and restricted to a specific geographic region
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Environmental DNA (eDNA)
Genetic material obtained directly from environmental samples, such as soil or water, to identify species present in an ecosystem
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Environmental Economics
The study of the economic impacts of environmental policies and the valuation of environmental resources
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Environmental Ethics
The branch of philosophy that examines moral values and principles concerning the environment and human interactions with nature
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Environmental Impact Assessments
Studies conducted to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of proposed projects or policies
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Environmental Justice
The fair treatment and involvement of all people, regardless of race, income, or socioeconomic status, in environmental decision-making and the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens
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Environmentalism
The advocacy for the protection and preservation of the natural environment, often through activism and public education
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Eutrophication
The process by which a body of water becomes enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive algae growth and oxygen depletion
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Evolution
The process of change in populations of organisms over successive generations, driven by genetic variation, natural selection, and other mechanisms
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Evolutionary Species
A lineage of organisms that shares a common ancestor and evolutionary history
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Existence Value
The value people place on knowing that a species or ecosystem exists, regardless of its usefulness to humans
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Externalities
The unintended side effects of economic activities that affect third parties, either positively or negatively
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Extinction Cascade
A chain reaction of extinctions triggered by the loss of a single species or group of species
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Food Chains
Linear pathways that trace the flow of energy and nutrients from one organism to another in an ecosystem
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Food Web
A complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, illustrating the feeding relationships among organisms
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Frontier Forest
Large expanses of relatively undisturbed and ecologically intact forest ecosystems
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Functional Diversity
The variety of ecological functions performed by different species within an ecosystem
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Gamma Diversity
The diversity of species across a large geographic area, such as a region or continent
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Gene Pool
The total collection of genes and alleles within a population
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Genes
Units of heredity that carry information from one generation to the next and determine an organism's traits
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Genetic Diversity
The variety of genes and alleles within a population or species
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Genetic Structure
The distribution of genetic variation within and among populations
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Genotype
An organism's genetic makeup or combination of alleles
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Globalization
The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies on a global scale
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Guild
A group of species that exploit the same resources or occupy similar ecological niches within an ecosystem

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