Canyons Formed Due to Stream Erosion from the Uplift of the Appalachian

question 40

Short Answer

Canyons formed due to stream erosion from the uplift of the Appalachian mountains are called __________________ __________________.

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Definitions:

Gram-negative

Bacteria characterized by a thin layer of peptidoglycan in their cell wall, covered by an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharides; stains pink in Gram staining.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic microorganisms, also known as blue-green algae, that are key players in nitrogen fixation and oxygen production in various ecosystems.

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, typically an alga or cyanobacterium, living together in a mutualistic relationship.

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than by the "vertical" transmission of DNA from parent to offspring.