Biology-Biodiversity

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What is an endemic species?

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An endemic species is a species that is only found in one specific geographic location.

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What does overexploitation refer to?

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Overexploitation refers to the excessive use of a species that has economic value.

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What does the root 'diversity' mean?

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The root 'diversity' means variety.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is a phenomenon where algae use up the oxygen supply during their rapid growth and after their deaths during the decaying process, suffocating other organisms in the water.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that plays the biggest role in its habitat.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is significant because it contributes to ecosystem resilience, provides resources for food, medicine, and materials, and supports ecosystem services.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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What is biological magnification?

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Biological magnification is the process by which the concentration of toxic substances increases in organisms at each successive level of the food chain.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native species that spread widely in a new habitat and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.