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adaption
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a trait that increases the ability of an individual to survive and reproduce compared to individuals without traits.
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atom
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the smallest particle of an atom that retains the properties of the element
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autotrophe
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self feeder; normally, a photosynthetic organism; a producer.
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biodiversity
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the total number of species within an ecosystem and the resulting complexity of interactions among them
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biosphere
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the part of Earth inhabited by living organsims; includes oth living and non-living components.
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cell
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the smallest unit of life, consisting, out of a mininum of an outer membrane that encloses a watery medium containing organic molecules, including genetic materials composed of DNA.
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community
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all the interacting populations within an ecosystem
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conclusion
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the final operation in the scientific method; a decision made about the validity of a hypothesis on the basis of experimental evidence.
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