Diversity of ecosystems
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| Ecosystem | The relationship among all of the living and non living elements in an environment.
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| Biomass | The total weight of all organisms in each tropic level of food chains.
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| Biome | A large geographic area of distinctive plant and animal groups, which are adapted to that particular environment.
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| Succession | A process of ecological change in which a series of natural communities are established and then replaced over time.
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| Pioneer species | The first organisms to occupy a new area.
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| Adaptation | Modification of an organism or its parts that aids in survival.
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| Symbiosis | Two organisms living together and one or both benefits from the relationship.
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| Mutualism | Type of symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit.
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| Commensalism | Type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.
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| Parasitism | Type of symbiotic relationship in which one organism is harmed by the other.
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| Camouflage | Concealment by means of disguise.
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| Extinction | The loss of an entire species.
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| Endangered species | A species threatened with extinction due to decline in population.
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| Climax community | A stable ecosystem containing mature vegetation and marks the final stage of ecological succession.
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| Primary succession | Growth of organisms in an area that is new and previously.empty of life.
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| Secondary succession | Re growth of organisms in an area that has been disturbed or destroyed.
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