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biodiversity
Subject:
Life Sciences

all the ecosystems on the Earth, all the species within these ecosystems and the genetic...

biogeography
Subject:
Life Sciences

study of the geographical distribution of plants and animals.

bioleaching
Subject:
Life Sciences

the process of extracting metals from ores using bacteria.

biological control (biocontrol)
Subject:
Life Sciences

the control of an invasive species using the species' natural enemies (biocontrol agents)...

biological key
Subject:
Life Sciences

list of questions or statements that are used to classify or identify a living organism.

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