Deforestation is the process of clearing or removing forests and trees from a wide area, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land. This is usually done to make space for agricultural activities, urban development, or to harvest timber for commercial use.
Heredity and Reproduction - A. Offspring of plants and animals are similar to, but not exactly like, their parents or each other. B. Life cycles vary among organisms, but reproduction is a major stage in the life cycle of all organisms.
Compare and contrast the major stages in the life cycles of Florida plants and animals, such as those that undergo incomplete and complete metamorphosis, and flowering and nonflowering seed-bearing plants.