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Biodiversity

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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High biodiversity

Creates resilience against diseases and environmental changes.

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Ecosystem services

Free services provided by nature, including air purification, crop pollination, and water filtration.

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Economic value of ecosystems

The economic and survival value of maintaining healthy ecosystems for human life.

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Keystone species

A species that maintains the structure of an entire community; example: sea otter.

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Invasive species

Species that disrupt local balances in an ecosystem due to a lack of natural predators.

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Primary Succession

Ecological succession starting from bare rock with pioneer species like lichens.

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Secondary Succession

Ecological succession recovery after a disturbance, where soil remains.

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Climax communities

The final stage of ecological succession, where ecosystems reach a stable state.