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In ecology, the word
ecosystem is an abbreviation
of the term, ecological
system. Some consider this
the basic unit in ecology.
Ecosystems are not to be
confused with biomes because
they are smaller than
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Agroecology
Agroecology is the science
of applying ecological
concepts and principles to
the design, development, and
management of sustainable
agricultural systems.
Agroecology is the science
of sustainable agriculture;
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Transgenic plants
Transgenic plants are plants
that have been genetically
engineered, a breeding
approach that uses
recombinant DNA techniques
to create plants with new
characteristics.They are
identified as a class of
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Estuary
An estuary is a
semi-enclosed coastal body
of water with one or more
rivers or streams flowing
into it, and with a free
connection to the open sea.
Estuaries are often
associated with high rates
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Old growth forest
Old growth forest, sometimes called late seral forest or ancient forest or primary forest is an area of forest that has attained great age and exhibits unique biological features. Old growth forests ... > more -
Ecological succession
Ecological succession, a fundamental concept in ecology, refers to more-or-less predictable and orderly changes in the composition or structure of an ecological community. Succession may be initiated ... > more -
Slash and burn
Slash and burn (a specific practice that may be part of shifting cultivation or swidden-fallow agriculture) is an agricultural procedure widely used in forested areas. Although it was practised ... > more -
Biodiversity
Biodiversity or biological diversity is the diversity of life. There are a number of definitions and measures of biodiversity. Biodiversity is commonly identified at three levels. First there is ... > more -
Eutrophication
Eutrophication is the enrichment of an ecosystem with chemical nutrients, typically compounds containing nitrogen, phosphorus, or both. Eutrophication can be a natural process in lakes, occurring as ... > more -
Microorganism
A microorganism or microbe is an organism that is so small that it is microscopic (invisible to the naked eye). Microorganisms are often illustrated using single-celled, or unicellular organisms; ... > more -
Homeostasis
Homeostasis is the property of an open system, especially living organisms, to regulate its internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition, by means of multiple dynamic equilibrium ... > more -
Surface runoff
Surface runoff is water, from rain, snowmelt, or other sources, that flows over the land surface, and is a major component of the water cycle. Runoff that occurs on surfaces before reaching a channel ... > more -
Ecological niche
In ecology, a niche is a term describing the relational position of a species or population in an ecosystem. More formally, the niche includes how a population responds to the abundance of its ... > more
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