Vocabulary Term Details

Biological resources

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_resources)

A biological resource is a substance or object required by an organism for normal growth, maintenance, and reproduction. Resources can be consumed by one organism and, as a result, become unavailable to another organism. For plants key resources are sunshine, nutrients, water, and place to grow. For animals key resources are food, water, and territory. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Natural resources
Animal resources
Biodiversity
Genetic resources
Plant resources
Wildlife
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Living resources

Approved Date
05-Nov-2013

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