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NV APES - Living World
Section 2 of the AP Outline Review Flashcards
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Environmental Studies
12th Grade
02/24/2011

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Term
Climax Community
Definition
Community dominated by few long living plant species in balance with the environment.
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Pioneer Species
Definition
First part of the succession process when a plant attaches to bare rock and later decomposition forms the first layer of soil.
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Indicator Species
Definition
Species that serve as early warnings of damage to ecological communities.
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Foundation Species
Definition
Create and enhance the habitats in ways that benefit other species.
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Keystone Species
Definition
Species that play a key role in any ecosystem, their removal would induce great environmental damage
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