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To produce or deposit eggs, as those of aquatic animals.

(SPP) A consumer option offered by an energy supplier distinct from the standard offering. The electricity associated with SPPs is often derived from renewable or other low-carbon energy sources, demonstrated by energy attribute certificates or other contracts.

Items such as household hazardous waste, bulky wastes (refrigerators, pieces of furniture, etc.) tires, and used oil.

Populations of organisms that may interbreed and produce fertile offspring having similar structure, habits, and functions.

The number of species (taxa) present in a defined area or sampling unit.

A measure of the absolute number of a particular species in an area.

An ecological concept that incorporates both the number of species in a particular sampling area and the evenness with which individuals are distributed among the various species.

A measure of the number of different species in an area.

The yield of a well per unit of drawdown.

A measure of the ability of a liquid to conduct an electrical current.