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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
A symbiotic interaction between two species in which both derive some benefit.
Industry:Natural environment
An aerial root of a mangrove that emerges from the ground then loops back in. It is also called a peg root. It is not clear whether knee roots have a role in respiration.
Industry:Natural environment
An organism which grows or thrives in lighted conditions.
Industry:Natural environment
Composed of silicon or primarily of silicon.
Industry:Natural environment
In conservation biology, species with large area requirements. Conservation of these species should automatically conserve a host of other species.
Industry:Natural environment
Larva of a brittle star (phylum Echinodermata).
Industry:Natural environment
Pertains to the ranges of species that are contiguous but not overlapping; adjacent but non-overlapping distributions.
Industry:Natural environment
The ability to maintain a relatively constant internal environment.
Industry:Natural environment
The gastrovascular (digestive) cavity of a cnidarian or ctenophore.
Industry:Natural environment
The geographical area inhabited by a species or other group; may be continuous or discontinuous.
Industry:Natural environment