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A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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hydrophyte

Biology; Ecology

Organisms that live in water habitats. Examples: water hyacinths and bald cypresses.

incipient species

Biology; Ecology

One about to become genetically isolated from its species of origin. See Speciation.

convergence precipitation

Biology; Ecology

Formed when air masses collide, resulting in warm, moist air rising until it cools.

consumer

Biology; Ecology

An organism that consumes other organisms, whether living or dead. Compare Producer.

chlorophyll

Biology; Ecology

A green, sunlight-capturing pigment in plants and some bacteria. See Photosynthesis.

biological weathering

Biology; Ecology

Weathering helped along by living things, like plants that break up layers of rock.

seiche

Biology; Ecology

A sudden oscillation in pond or lake water due to wind, weather, earthquakes, etc.