Homeostasis Storyline Flashcards

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carrying capacity

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The maximum number of a species that an ecosystem can support

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abiotic

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Non-living thing

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biotic

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Living thing

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acidification

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The lowering of the pH to create a more acidic environment

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pH

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A measurement of how acidic or basic a substance is

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calcium carbonate

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The main component of sea urchin shells

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natural selection

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When organisms with traits best suited for the environment survive

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genetic drift

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A change in allele frequency due to chance

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selective pressure

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A factor that favors the survival of an organism with a particular trait

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water clarity

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How clear the water is or the level of debris in water