5th Six Weeks Vocab

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Characteristic or quality of an organism.

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Trait

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Extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes; classified by their impact on ecosystems.

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Catastrophic Event

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Movement to a different region for food availability.

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Migration

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A very small specialized habitat, like under a rock.

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Microhabitat

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Species variety in an area.

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Biodiversity

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Stable state of succession or end product of succession.

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Climax Community

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Succession with soil; grasses and weeds first after disturbance.

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Secondary Succession

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Transition of species in a barren area or after disturbance.

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Ecological Succession

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An organism's ability to blend in with its surroundings.

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Camouflage

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Ecosystem's ability to remain diverse and productive over time despite human resource use.

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Sustainability