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Batesian mimicry
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harmless species looks like a harmful one
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Mullerian mimicry
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mutual mimicry by two unpalatable species
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species diversity
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number and relative abundance of species in a biological community
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species richness
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number of species in a biological community
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keystone species
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species that is not necessarily abundant but exerts strong control over community structure because of its ecological role or niche
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ecologicial succession
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transition in the species composition of a community following a disturbance; establishment of a community in an area virtually barren of life
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primary succession
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type of ecological succession where there were no organisms present and soil has not yet formed
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secondary succession
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type of ecological succession where an existing community has been cleared by some disturbance that leaves soil or substrate intact
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zoonotic pathogens
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disease-causing agent that is transmitted to humans from other animals
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