Operation Desert Shield

question 88

Short Answer

Operation Desert Shield

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Definitions:

Indicator Species

Species that serve as a sign or indicator of the health or condition of an ecosystem, often sensitive to environmental changes.

Endemic Species

Species that are native to a specific geographical area and found nowhere else in the world.

Pioneer Species

The first species to colonize barren environments or freshly disturbed lands, often initiating ecological succession.

Ecological Niche

The role and position a species has in its environment, including all its interactions with the biotic and abiotic factors.