Ecology and Environmental Science

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abiotic factor

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non-living parts of an ecosystem

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Ecosystem

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all the parts of a particular environment; habitats, niches, producers, consumers, & vertical stratification

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Niche

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function or role of a living thing within its habitat. Developed over time by adapting to their ecosystem. (plant growing in sidewalk)

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food chain

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ranking of species into successive levels where each feeds on the one below.

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biotic factors

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living parts of an ecosystem

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habitat

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where a plant or animal lives in natural conditions

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sustainable agriculture

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all the practices used to maintain our ability to produce food, fiber, and shelter

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symbiosis

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when living things form a dependant relationship that benefits at least one of them

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agricultural pollution

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pollution such as fertilizer run-off

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biodegradeable

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can be broken down by bacteria