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What is a sequential hermaphrodite and why is it important to be aware of sequential hermaphrodites in relation to over-fishing?
A Sequential Hermaphrodite is when an organism (often fish) is born as one sex, but later in life changes sex. Eg Clownfish are born male but the largest becomes female. This is important in fish populations...
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Define Biomes and name examples of them.
A Biome is a collection of ecosystems that share similar climatic conditions and so have have similar vegetation types.Types of biomes: Tropical(near the equator), Savannah (Africa), Chaparral (Texas, San Di...
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What are differences between Weather and Climate?
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular location and moment. Each day current weather conditions are given in local weather reports. On the other hand, Climate is the collective state of t...
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What are the four conditions for life on planet earth?
Availability of water; appropriate temperature range; suitable ambient gases; sunlight
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Explain how abiotic factors may have allowed the development of high biodiversity in tropical rainforests
Tropical rainforests are located around the equator, where there are high temperatures and light levels which increase the rate of plant growth, in turn increasing competition and specialisation. There is a ...
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