Unit2 Vocabulary ENL

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An inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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Adaptation

Front

A substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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Antibiotic

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Single-celled microorganisms that can live in diverse environments and can be beneficial or harmful.

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Bacteria

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Communities of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and form a slimy, protective coating.

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Biofilms

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An adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its surroundings.

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Camouflage

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A bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, often spread through contaminated water.

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Cholera

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The struggle between organisms for limited resources in an ecosystem.

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Competition

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A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

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Ecosystem

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The process by which living organisms change over time through inherited traits.

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Evolution

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

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Heredity