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Biology Wagaman
WCHS Wagaman Biology Chapter 5
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity | the variety of species in an area |
| Habitat fragmentation | separation of wilderness areas from other wilderness areas; areas become like islands |
| edge effect | differnet conditions along the boundaries of an ecosystem |
| habitat degradation | damage to a habitat by pollution |
| exotic species | organisms that are not native to an area |
| habitat corridors | protected strips of land that connect two wilderness areas |
| sustainable use | using resources in a way thta maintains the ecosystem |
| captivity | when an organisms is held by people; not free in the wild |