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NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Existing in a wild or untamed state.The term is often used to describe an animal which has reverted to such a state from domestication. An example of the latter is a once farmed fish, or the progeny of a farmed fish, which is living (but not necessarily breeding) in a wild state.
Industry:Natural environment
In statistics, the hypothesis that is adopted when the null hypothesis is rejected.
Industry:Natural environment
The comprehensive analysis of all the genes of an organism; molecular characterization of all the genes and gene products of a species, including the study of gene sequences, gene mapping, and gene function; genomics usually involves high speed sequencing of the DNA and computer searches for sequences that code for genes. Genomics allow researchers to identify specific genes responsible for specific proteins with specific functions in an organism.
Industry:Natural environment
The movement or incorporation of genes from one population into another through hybridization followed by backcrossing. Usually refers to movement of genes from one species to another or among sub-species that have been geographically isolated then brought back together by changes in the species ranges or planting of exotic populations.
Industry:Natural environment
The specification of a peptide sequence by the code contained in DNA molecules.
Industry:Natural environment
A deep-water inlet, carved out by glacial action and usually surrounded by mountains or steep slopes.
Industry:Natural environment
