Resources
Definition
In biology terms, resources refer to any substance that is required by a living organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. These could include food/nutrients, light/sunlight for photosynthesis in plants etc.
Related terms
Nutrients: Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
Habitat: The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism where it gets its resources.
Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of individuals in a species that an environment can support given the available resources.
"Resources" appears in:
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AP Human Geography
AP US Government
Study guides (1)
AP Biology - 8.3 Population Ecology
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