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die off
Meaning: To gradually disappear or become extinct, often referring to plants, animals, or populations.
Example: Large numbers of eucalyptus trees are dying off prematurely across Australia.
at the expense of
Meaning: When one thing benefits while causing harm or loss to another.
Example: Bell miner birds flourish at the expense of eucalyptus trees and other species.
suck up
Meaning: To absorb or take in a liquid or substance.
Example: Lime in the soil prevented eucalyptus trees from sucking up the iron they needed.
odd name
Meaning: A surprising or unusual label that doesn’t seem to fit expectations.
Example: Scientists call it “dry rainforest,” which seems an odd name given its dense vegetation.
biodiversity
IPA: /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ (UK), /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.ti/ (US)
Meaning: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Meaning: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example: Eucalyptus trees support biodiversity by providing food and shelter for birds and bats.
calcium hydroxide
IPA: /ˈkæl.si.əm haɪˈdrɒk.saɪd/ (UK), /ˈkæl.si.əm haɪˈdrɑːk.saɪd/ (US)
Meaning: A chemical compound often used in construction, also known as lime.
Meaning: A chemical compound often used in construction, also known as lime.
Example: Calcium hydroxide from road construction caused Mundula yellows in eucalyptus trees.
dieback
IPA: /ˈdaɪ.bæk/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A disease or condition where parts of a plant die, often starting with leaves or branches.
Meaning: A disease or condition where parts of a plant die, often starting with leaves or branches.
Example: Bell miner-associated dieback has killed huge numbers of eucalyptus trees along Australia’s east coast.
proliferate
IPA: /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/ (UK & US)
Meaning: To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly.
Meaning: To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly.
Example: Quick-growing species proliferate after bushfires, competing with eucalyptus for nutrients and water.
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