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High concentrations of high-density lipoproteins are associated with a high risk of heart attack.
Keystone Species
A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its natural environment relative to its abundance, often influencing the structure and biodiversity of the ecosystem.
Range of Tolerance
is the breadth of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.) within which a particular species can survive and reproduce.
Niche
In ecology, a role or position that an organism or species has in its environment, including how it obtains its food, how it interacts with other organisms, and its contribution to the ecosystem.
Biodiversity
Refers to the wide range of plants, animals, and microorganisms existing within different ecosystems, essential for ecological balance and resilience.
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