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Hō‘ike o Haleakalā Curriculum

High school science curriculum designed by Maui teachers and field biologists

Vertebrate

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

an animal with a backbone (C4)

Tramp species

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

any species (such as an ant) that is well-adapted to living in close association with humans and easily dispersed around the world as humans ship goods and travel from one place to another (A4, C4)

Terrestrial

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

ground-dwelling (C4)

Sedimentation

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

the process of forming or depositing sediment, often caused by soil being eroded and washed into the ocean (C4, M4)

Queen

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

a reproductive female ant (A4, C4)

Quantitative

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

a restraint upon the transport of goods designed to prevent the spread of diseases or pests (C4)

Pipped egg

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

an egg with a shell that has been broken through in the initial stages of hatching (C4)

Pesticide

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

a substance toxic to plants or insects used to control their populations (A4, C4)

Monomorphic

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

occurring in one shape or type (C4)

Monitoring

February 4, 2013 by Hoike

long-term studies involving repeated surveys done in the same sites over time (C4, R4)

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