biodiversity – n. the existence of many different kinds of plants and animals in an environment

versus – prep. used to show the difference of one thing from another

spill over – v. the condition of flowing out and going past or over a condition or situation

pollinator – n. creatures, like bees, that gather and spread a plant's pollen, aiding in its reproduction

drought – n. a long period with little or no rainfall

account for – v. to give a reason or explanation for something

integrate – v. to combine two or more things