Biodiversity and Succession Vocab

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A species indicating ecosystem health.

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Indicator Species

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Gradual changes in a community partially destroyed by a disturbance.

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Secondary Succession

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First organism in succession

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Pioneer Species

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An organism introduced to a new area that disrupts local biodiversity.

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Invasive Species

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A species found only in a specific area.

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Endemic Species

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A species essential for ecosystem survival and diversity.

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Keystone Species

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Total dry mass of organisms in an area

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Biomass

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A species in trouble and may soon be extinct.

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Endangered Species

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Offspring of two different species or varieties

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Hybrid

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Maintaining plants or animals in controlled environments

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Captive Breeding