Ecosystem Services

noun a type of insect with a hard shell-like covering over its wings

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• The entomologist studied the anatomy of the beetle to better understand its behavior.
• I saw a cool beetle crawling on the sidewalk today.
• That beetle looks so funky with its shiny green shell!
• She felt like a beetle trapped in a glass jar, unable to escape the suffocating situation.

noun a simple slow-growing plant that typically forms a low crusty, leaflike, or branching growth on rocks, walls, and trees.

• Lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi in a mutualistic relationship.
• I found some lichen growing on the rocks near the stream.
• That lichen-covered tree stump looks pretty cool, huh?
• The relationship between the two companies can be compared to lichen, where both parties benefit from their mutual collaboration.

noun a sustainable land use system that integrates trees and shrubs with crops or livestock in a farming system

• Agroforestry is a sustainable land management system that integrates trees and shrubs with crops or livestock.
• Agroforestry is like having a farm that includes trees and bushes along with the usual crops or animals.
• Agroforestry is like farming with a twist - adding trees to the mix for extra benefits.
• Agroforestry is like creating a harmony between agriculture and forestry for a more balanced ecosystem.

noun a large, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa with a long snout and tongue used for eating ants and termites

• The aardvark is a nocturnal mammal native to Africa, known for its long snout and sticky tongue used for eating ants and termites.
• I saw an aardvark at the zoo yesterday, it was so cute!
• That guy is as nosy as an aardvark, always poking around in other people's business.
• Her ability to find information is like an aardvark sniffing out ants in the dark.

noun a type of tree native to South America

• The acapu tree is known for its durable and termite-resistant wood.
• I love sitting under the acapu tree in the park, it provides great shade.
• Let's chill by the acapu tree and have a picnic.
• Her words were like the roots of an acapu tree, deeply embedded and difficult to uproot.

noun a genus of palm trees native to the Caribbean and South America

• The acrocomia palm tree is native to tropical regions and is known for its tall stature and large, spiky leaves.
• I saw a bunch of acrocomia trees while on vacation in the Caribbean.
• Those acrocomia palms are really cool-looking, huh?
• The acrocomia tree stood tall and proud, a symbol of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

noun a large stork-like bird of the family Ciconiidae, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions

• The adjutant bird is known for its large size and distinctive appearance.
• Have you ever seen an adjutant bird in person? They're huge!
• That adjutant bird is one big bird, for sure.
• Like an adjutant bird, he stood tall and watched over his flock.

noun a type of cactus that is part of the Agave genus

• The agave cactus is a succulent plant native to the hot and arid regions of the Americas.
• I heard that agave cactus is used to make tequila!
• Check out that cool agave cactus growing in the desert!
• The agave cactus symbolizes resilience in the face of harsh conditions.