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disturbance

The changing of a community (species addition, loss, or change in proportions) from external factors. Examples of disturbance include wildfire, grazing, and human development. disturbance is not necessarily bad and can even be a natural part of an Ecosystem necessary to maintain proper function (e.g. Forest fires in the Sierra Mountains)

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