Glossary
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Biodiversity hot spots
A ranked list of places scientists believe deserve immediate attention for flora and fauna study and conservation.
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Biological diversity
(Biodiversity) The number of plant and animal species and the variety of genetic materials these organisms contain.
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Biological weapon
A bacterium or virus that can be used to harm or kill people, animals, or plants.
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Biomass
The collective dried weight of organisms in an ecosystem.
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Biosphere
All the parts of the earth where plants and animals live, including the atmosphere, the lithosphere, and the hydrosphere.