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| Algae |
| Algae comprise a taxonomically informal grouping of many simple, aquatic organisms as well as those living in damp habitats such as damp rock faces, tree trunks, moss hummocks or damp soil. A few even live... |
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| Arboretum |
| A living collection of trees and often shrubs grown to illustrate diversity of species and forms is called an arboretum (Latin arbor, "tree"). Specimens are usually planted in groups reflecting... |
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| Biogeoclimatic Zone |
| A biogeoclimatic zone is a geographical area (large ECOSYSTEM) with a relatively uniform macroclimate, characterized by a mosaic of vegetation, soils and, to a lesser extent, animal life reflecting that climate.... |
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| Blue-green Algae |
| Blue-green Algae, now known as Cyanobacteria, are named for the blue-green pigment phycocyanin which along with chlorophyll a gives them a blue-green appearance. This led to Cyanobacteria being called blue-green... |
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| Botanical Garden |
| A botanical garden is distinguished from a public park or display garden (eg, Butchart Gardens, BC) by having a documented collection of woody or herbaceous PLANTS on which scientific research and teaching are... |
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