coursera ecology Flashcards
aftermath
The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.
entail
Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
savanna
A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.
precipitate
Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
sparse
Thinly dispersed or scattered.
Ecological succession
the gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time.
safaris
An expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa.
retract
Draw or be drawn back or back in.
decimate
Kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of.
interrelated
Relate or connect to one another.
revenue
Income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.
hierarchy
a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
precipitate
Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
criteria
A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
eradicate
Destroy completely; put an end to.
