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What is Nitrogen Fixation?

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The process by which bacteria remove nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that can be used by plants, enriching the soil.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A group of many different species that live together in a defined area.

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What are omnivores?

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Animals that eat both producers (plants) and consumers (other animals).

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What does competition mean in ecology?

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The interaction between two species that vie for the same resources, such as food or habitat.

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What is parasitism?

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A symbiotic relationship in which one species (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another species (the host).

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What is denitrification?

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The process by which bacteria convert nitrates in the soil back into nitrogen gas, releasing it into the atmosphere.

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What is assimilation in the context of ecology?

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The process by which plants and animals incorporate the nutrients from the environment into their own tissues.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are herbivores?

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Animals that primarily eat plants.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.