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Ecosystem engineering

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The process by which organisms modify their physical environment in ways that affect other species; exemplified by beaver dam construction.

AP course connection

Topic 1.1: 1.1 Introduction to Ecosystems

Unit 1

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