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dogma
Normally a set of beliefs or principles constructed by an authority as undeniably true: A law.
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morass
A situation that is extremely complicated or confusing.
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terrestrial biosphere
The make up of the ecosystem of the earth, its atmosphere, and the living terrestrial organisms within it.
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profligately
This refers to something being extremely wasteful.
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deciduous
A tree that loses its leaves annually, usually during the fall and winter seasons.
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abundance
The state of having a large quantity of something
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constituent
A component or part of a whole.
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bolstering
To support or strengthen.
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conifers
Derived from coniferous. Trees that bear cones and needle-like leaves. These trees usually keep their leaves through all seasons, including winter.
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photosynthesize
The process organisms use in order to produce glucose as a food source.
Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight, and converts it into glucose and oxygen.
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biogeochemists
These scientists study the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes and interactions of the entire natural environment.
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plant physiologists
An individual who studies focus on regular functions of a living organism. In this case, the physiologist specializes in functions of plants.
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ecologist
Someone who studies and observes the interactions between an organism and its environment, an organism with another organism, or other non-living interactions of the environment.
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