Biology Definitions Flashcards

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Symbiosis

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The interaction between 2 different organisms living close together.

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Population

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The number of 1 species living in a specific area at a specific time that can reproduce.

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Ecosystem

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All the interacting parts of a biological community and its environment.

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Sustainable ecosystem

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An ecosystem that is capable of withstanding pressure and giving support to a variety of organisms.

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Exponential growth

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Accelerating growth that produces a J-shaped curve on a population vs. time graph.

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