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Genetic diversity
Genetic Diversity Definition Each species is composed of individuals with their own set of genes. A gene is the inheritance... Read More
Biodiversity
The biological world or life on earth is a marvel that has amazed us since time immemorial. The rich natural diversity of... Read More
Conservation of energy
Conservation of energy The principle that the total amount of energy in a closed system remains always the same, none being... Read More
Conservation
Conservation efficiency of energy use, production, transmission, or distribution that results in a decrease of energy... Read More
Recalcitrant
Several words of the English language find wide usage in subjects as diverse as literature, science, social science,... Read More
Takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri)
By: Maria Victoria GonzagaPreviously, we've seen the different animals endemic to New Zealand. Due to the... Read More
New Zealand’s Unique Fauna
By: Maria Victoria GonzagaIn the previous lesson, we learned about the high biodiversity of New Zealand and how... Read More
Vascular plants
Definition of Vascular plants The term 'vascular' is derived from the Latin word vāsculum, vās, meaning "a container and... Read More
Why Is The Mary River Turtle Endangered
The Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus) has been named recently as one of the species on the brink of extinction. That is... Read More
Mātauranga Māori and Science
By: Maria Victoria GonzagaIn the previous lesson, we learned about the various methods used in measuring... Read More
Endangered species
Definition noun Any species that is highly likely to become extinct in the near future (as categorized by the International... Read More
Wild dolphins learn to “tail-walk” on the water, yet it’s just a fad
Dolphins performing acrobatic tricks have, time and again, fascinated and mesmerized people. As early as 1860s, capturers... Read More
Critically endangered species
Definition noun Any species that has an extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future (as categorized by the... Read More
Biodiversity
Biodiversity Lead Author: J. Emmett DuffyThis article has been reviewed and approved by the following Topic Editor: John... Read More
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Northern Africa and biodiversity
Northern Africa and biodiversity Content Partner: United Nations Environment Programme (other articles) Article Topics:... Read More
Branches of biology
What is a Branch of Biology? A branch of biology is a specialized field or a sub-discipline in a much broader field of... Read More
Agriculture
Agriculture The science of raising plants and/or animals for food, clothing or other useful products. The practice of... Read More
Fragmentation
Fragmentation Definition What is fragmentation? In general, fragmentation refers to the state or the process of breaking... Read More
Kingdom Animalia
Kingdom Animalia Definition Each person can say that they know of or can name at least one animal. However, do people know... Read More
Species Richness
Definition noun, Pertains to a number of different species represent in a given ecological community. Supplement Species... Read More
Biology: Concepts & Connections with Student CD-ROM (5th Edition)
Biology: Concepts & Connections with Student CD-ROM (5th Edition) ... Read More
Environmentalism
Definition noun A broad philosophy and social movement that is chiefly concerned with the prevention and conservation of the... Read More
Feedback mechanism
Feedback Mechanism Definition What is a feedback mechanism? A feedback mechanism is a physiological regulation system in a... Read More
Pollution in Freshwater Ecosystems
As with all ecosystems, the existence and operations of human society inevitably have an effect on the way of life in a... Read More
Non-sustainability
Non-Sustainability Definition Non-sustainability is the state in which human consumption or activities exceed the ability... Read More
Vulnerable species
Definition noun Any species that is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future Supplement A vulnerable... Read More