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Nutrient RecyclingCC
Nutrient Recycling CC
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conservation | The protection, preservation and wise management of natural resources and the environment. |
| Decompose | The rot, decay and break down into simpler reusable substances. |
| Denitrification | The removal of nitrates and nitrites from the soil by converting them to ammonia and then nitrogen gas. This is done by denitrifying bacteria, e.g. Thiobacillus denitrificans. |
| Niche | The functional role of an organism in an ecosystem, e.g. how it feeds, what it feeds on, what feeds on it, etc. |
| Nitrification | The conversion of ammonia to nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates. |
| Nitrogen fixation | The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants i.e. nitrates. |
| Pollution | The contamination or undesirable change in a habitat or environment, i.e. any human addition to the environment that leaves it less able to sustain life. |