DEBio 44 Ecology vocab

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abiotic factor

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physical, nonliving factor that shapes an ecosystem

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biomass

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total amount of living tissue within a given trophic level or area

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biogeography

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study of the distribution of organisms around the world

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biome

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group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms

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biosphere

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the part of Earth where life exists

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biotic factor

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biological influence on organisms within an ecosystem

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climate

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overall weather in an area over a long period of time

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ecology

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study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

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ecosystem services

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processes by which natural environments provide life-supporting resources

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endemic

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species found only in a specific geographic area that is usually restricted in size