Links between living and non-living elements of an environment that supports life
Ecosystem
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Large scale ecosystem defined by a particular type of vegetation as a result of climate conditions
Biome
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Range of life - range of genetic, species or ecosystem diversity in an area
Biodiversity
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An introduced non-native species present in an ecosystem
Alien Species
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Unique in ecological terms, a species which is found no where else
Endemic Species
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The conversion of energy from sunlight into chemical energy by plants through photosynthesis to produce new biomass
Primary Productivity
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The total mass of living matter in an environmental area. This organic matter can also be used as fuel
Biomass
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The process in which green plants and certain other organisms by which glucose is synthesized from CO2 and H2O, using light energy as a source; O2 is usually released as a by-product
Photosynthesis
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The continuous cycling through an ecosystem of minerals, compounds or elements that promote biological growth and development
Nutrient Cycling
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Production of a biological resource under management procedures which ensure replacement of the part harvested by regrowth or reproduction before another harvest
Sustainable Yield
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A wetland of international importance, designated so under a convention.
RAMSAR Site
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Large scale ecosystem defined by a particular type of vegetation as a result of climate conditions
Back
Biome
Card 3
Front
Range of life - range of genetic, species or ecosystem diversity in an area
Back
Card 4
Front
An introduced non-native species present in an ecosystem
Back
Card 5
Front
Unique in ecological terms, a species which is found no where else
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