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Biodiversity

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Systems

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What is the number and variety of different species in an area? Biodiversity
What is an environment that provides the things an organism needs to live, grow, and reproduce? habitat
What are organisms that naturally exists in a certain habitat or ecosystem without human intervention? native species
What are organism that are not native to a habitat and they can out-compete other species in an ecosystem? invasive species
What is the illegal hunting, killing, or trading/selling of wildlife for clothing, medicine, or to obtain wildlife's body parts? poaching
What are organisms that are in danger of disappearing forever and becoming extinct? endangered species
What is a series of predictable changes that occur in a community or ecosystem over time? succession
What is a series of changes that take place in an area where no soil or organisms exists? primary succession
What are the first species to populate an area? pioneer species
What is a series of changes that take place in an area where soil remains and organisms exists? secondary succession
What is any event that changes or disrupts an ecosystem? disturbances
What is an ecosystem's ability to withstand a disturbance? resistance
What is an organism that plays an important role in an ecosystem? keystone species
What is the movement of animals from one region or area to another due to food or the seasons? migration
What is the maxium number of species an environment or ecosystem can carry and support? carrying capacity
What is the study of how organisms interact with their environment? ecology
What are important life-sustaining benefits humans reccieve from the ecosystem and nature? ecosystem services
What is the practice of using fewer resources so that future generations can have access in order to enjoy? conservation
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