Ecosystems

Articles on ecosystems

  1. Ecosystems

    When fungi and algae marry

    Lichens live in nearly every environment on Earth, but scientists are still discovering basic information about them.

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  2. Ecosystems

    Underwater jungles

    Cold-water-loving kelp forests may be surprisingly abundant in the tropics.

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  3. Environment

    Shrimpy invaders

    A shrimplike creature that has invaded the Great Lakes could spell big trouble for young fish.

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  4. Animals

    Missing moose

    By studying population patterns, scientists hope to figure out why moose in some areas are in trouble.

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  5. Environment

    Saving wetlands

    In Louisiana and elsewhere, wetlands are disappearing, threatening plant and animal life.

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  6. Environment

    Alien invasions

    Around the world, plants, animals, fungi, and other life forms are ending up in places where they don't belong.

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  7. Environment

    Less mixing can affect lake’s ecosystem

    Warming a large lake can cut microorganism populations and disturb its food chain.

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