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Ecology-Yordanis Diaz
Vocabulary 6-3
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Biology
9th Grade
01/29/2007

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Term
biodiversity
Definition
the total sum of the variety of organisms in the biosphere.
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ecosystem diversity
Definition
the variety of habitats and communities.
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species diversity
Definition
the number of different species.
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genetic diversity
Definition
sum of total different forms of genetic information.
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exctintion
Definition
when a species disappears from all the range.
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endangered species
Definition
the population size is diclining in a way that places it in danger.
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habitat fragmentation
Definition
development often splits ecosystems into pieces.
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biological magnification
Definition
a toxic substance that is concentrated further.
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invasive species
Definition
introduce to new habitats.
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conservation
Definition
the wise management of natural resources.
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