Results for “diversity”

diversity

The state of being diverse.

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biodiversity

The number, variety, and genetic variation of organisms found within a specified geographic region, both within and between species and ecosystems. Often used as a measure of overall ecosystem health.

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diverse

Differing from one another; exhibiting variety.

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algae

A large and diverse group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms, ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms and including seaweeds, diatoms, and Spirogyra. They're photosynthetic, like plants, and the majority are aquatic.

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Cenozoic (Era)

Current and most recent of the three Phanerozoic geological eras, immediately following the Mesozoic Era and covering the period from 65.5 mya to the present. Also known as the 'Age of Mammals' due to the great diversification occurring among that group, it's divided into three periods: Paleogene, Neogene, and Quaternary; and seven epochs: Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene, and Holocene.

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microsatellite

Section of DNA comprising very short nucleotide sequences repeated many times. Highly polymorphic and used as a marker to determine genetic diversity, identify important genetic traits, analyse relationships, etc..

Mollusca

Large, highly diverse invertebrate phylum. Members are difficult to define but generally possess a soft, unsegmented body, and often a shell or shell-like structure secreted by a mantle. Includes all bivalves, cephalopods, and gastropods.

outcrossing

A cross between relatively unrelated individuals; the introduction of unrelated genetic material into a breeding line. Often used to raise or maintain genetic diversity.

protozoan

Any member of a diverse group of unicellular eukaryotic organisms including amoebas, ciliates, flagellates, and sporozoans. Also spelled protozoon.

species flock

Diverse group of closely-related, biologically distinct species occurring in an isolated area.

variegated

Exhibiting differently coloured markings; diversified.

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Western Ghats

Mountain range extending southwards down the western side of India from the borders of Gujarat and Maharashtra states, through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as far as Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu. The Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represent one of the eight hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the world, and is home to a number of endemic fish species.

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