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Higher biology - Chapter 35
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04/30/2011

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Term
algal bloom
Definition
Result of rapid growth of populations of microscopic water plants
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culling
Definition
Planned harvesting of a wildlife species
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epidemic
Definition
Widespread occurrence of a disease
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indicator species
Definition
Organism whose numbers show the state of the environment’s health
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lichen
Definition
Simple plant which indicates the level of air pollution by sulphur dioxide gas
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maximum sustainable yield
Definition
Measure of the maximum rate at which individuals can be safely removed from a population
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monoculture
Definition
Population of one type of plant
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moratorium
Definition
Agreed suspension of an activity such as whaling
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organochlorine
Definition
Non-biodegradable chemical used to kill pests
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pest species
Definition
Type of living organism that poses a threat to mankind’s health or economy
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phytoplankton
Definition
Microscopic aquatic algae
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pollution
Definition
Contamination of an environment by harmful substances
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