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Chapter 18, Section 2
CBHS Barrett- 9th grade honors (Made by Alexander Aboutanos)
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Biology
9th Grade
09/03/2009

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Term
Habitat
Definition
the place where an organism normally lives.
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Biotic Factor
Definition
the environment factor that is associated with or results from the activities of living organisms.
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Abiotic Factor
Definition
an environmental factor that is not associated with the activities of living organisms.
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Tolerance Curve
Definition
a graph of the performance of an organism versus the value of an environmental variable.
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Acclimation
Definition
an organisms change in response to a change in the organisms environment.
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Conformer
Definition
organisms that do not regulate their internal conditions; but instead change as their environment.
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Regulator
Definition
organisms that use energy to control some of their internal conditions.
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Dormancy
Definition
a state of reduced activity in which one enters as if entering a trance.
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Migration
Definition
moving to a more favorable habitat.
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Niche
Definition
the specific role or way of life of a specific within its environment.
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Generalist
Definition
species with broad niches.
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Specialist
Definition
species that have narrow niches.
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