Transition Zone - The area, sometimes referred to as an ecotone, encompassing the edges of two distinct ecosystems, such as the area where a forest intersects with grassland.⏎
Schizophrenia - A serious mental illness characterized by the presence of hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech or thinking, a loss of contact with reality, and a noticeable deterioration of functioning in everyday life.⏎
Strain - A genetic variant or specific subtype of a microorganism, such as a virus or bacteria.⏎
Tissue Culture - The process by which tissues are intentionally grown under controlled conditions.⏎
Suburbanization - The process of land conversion and development around the periphery of major cities.⏎