Species and Interactions

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Aquifer

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Underground layers of rock or sediment that store and transmit groundwater.

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Invasive Species

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Non-native species that spread rapidly and cause harm to ecosystems.

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Predation

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A biological interaction where one organism hunts and eats another.

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Parasitism

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A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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Herbivory

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Consumption of plants or algae by herbivores.

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Mutualism

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A relationship where both species benefit.

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Competitive Exclusion Principle

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Two species cannot coexist if they compete for the same resources.

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Resource Partitioning

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Division of resources to reduce competition among species.

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Mimicry

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An adaptation where one species resembles another for survival.

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Indicator Species

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Species that signal environmental health or changes.