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Great Oxygenation Event

Great Oxygenation Event Definition The Great Oxygenation Event is defined as the surge of dioxygen (O2) levels in the... Read More

Gene pool

Definition noun, plural: gene pools (population genetics) The total number of genes of every individual in an interbreeding... Read More

Kwashiorkor

''' kwashiorkor A nutritional deficiency illness in children who are not getting enough protein. This results in anaemia,... Read More

Protist

Protist Definition What is a protist? All protists are eukaryotes, i.e. organisms with a nucleus. However, they are... Read More

Rivet Hypothesis

Definition noun It is a theory that entails about the conditions of ecosystem wherein a significant loss of a certain... Read More

Demographic transition

The demographic transition model is a theoretical framework that explains the historical shift in population dynamics as a... Read More