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These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to biodiversity.
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Biodiversity
The variety and quantity of species in an ecosystem.
Invasive Species
A non-native species that adversely affects the habitats and bioregions they invade.
Keystone Species
A species that influences the survival of many other species; its removal can disrupt the ecosystem balance.
Genetic Variation
Variation among individuals within a species.
Species Variation
Differences between species.
Annual Plants
Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season.
Perennial Plants
Plants that live for more than two years.
Softwood Trees
Trees that are typically from coniferous species, such as pines.
Hardwood Trees
Trees that are typically from deciduous species.
Resource availability
The availability of essential resources that influence biodiversity.
Ecosystem Equilibrium
The balance of various species and their environment within an ecosystem.
Southern Pine Beetle
An invasive species that affects pine trees by disrupting food transport.
Prairie Dogs
A keystone species that supports many other species by maintaining the health of grasslands.
Yellowstone Wolves
Wolves reintroduced to Yellowstone, impacting the ecosystem significantly.
Kelp Forests
Dense ecosystems of brown algae that provide habitat and food for various marine species.