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algae: a diverse group of aquatic organisms, the largest group is seaweeds

adaptation: the behaviors and physical characteristics of species that allow them to live successfully in their environment

autotroph: also known as a producer, an organism that can produce its own energy and nutrients typically through photosynthesis

cell: the smallest unit of living material

DNA: DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It holds the code for every cell in your body

epifauna: aquatic animals that live on the bottom, also called benthic fauna

epiphytes: a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic

genotype: the set of genes carried by the organism

herbivore: an organism that eats mainly plants

hypothesis:  a statement that explains certain questions. A hypothesis is tested to see if it is accurate

invasive species: a type of plant or animal that is not native to a particular area. They may cause economic or environmental harm to an area. 

life cycle: the series of changes an organism goes through in its life. See plant life cycle and life cycle of Gracilaria

mutualism: relationship between organisms of different species, in which both organisms benefit from the association

phenotype: the genetic expression of the gene and are usually traits that we can observe such as our appearance and behavior

photosynthesis: the process by which plants turn water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide into water, oxygen, and simple sugars

population: all members of one type of organism in a particular area

protein: cells make molecules called proteins. Proteins help cells do their jobs.



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Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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