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cyst
Biology; Ecology

A capsule-like sac that encloses a spore, parasite, or abnormal growth.

epiphyte
Biology; Ecology

A plant growing on, but not nourished by, another plant. See Hemiphyte.

gyre
Biology; Ecology

A spiral or rotational movement, like a circular air or water current.

buffer strips
Biology; Ecology

Lines of vegetation planted between crops to reduce runoff and erosion.

xeric
Biology; Ecology

Characterized by, relating to, or adapted to an extremely dry habitat.

adiabatic cooling
Biology; Ecology

When air masses expand and cool as they push up the side of a mountain.

mitigation
Biology; Ecology

Promising to set aside a wetland to replace the one being built over.

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