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Ecology is a branch of science dealing with the interrelationships of organisms with one another and with their nonliving environment. These relationships include physiological responses of individuals, structure and dynamics of populations, interactions among species, organization of biological communities, and processing of energy and matter in ecosystems.
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Natura PatagoniaEcotourism in southernmost Chile and Argentina, offers bird, dolphin and whale observations. Also publishes local conservation projects and efforts.
Auco Long-Term Ecological ResearchCollecting data since 1987, this research project aims to model the ecosystem of a desert area in Chile (Auco, National Reserve "Las Chinchillas"). Features El Niño and La Niña effects on flora and fauna, list of published papers, and GIS maps.
Center for Advanced Studies in Ecology (CASEB)Research group, formed by academics from various universities, study Chile's biodiversity. Lectures, papers (some in Spanish), people, bibliographies.
Laboratory of Chemical Ecology, University of ChileLarge collection of published research papers from 1971 to date. PDF file formats.
Central Andean Dry PunaWWF report about this ecoregion in the Andes. Location and biodiversity description, threats, and references to other publications.
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