Definition: The word 'abundances' refers to a quantity or amount of something that has been increased by an increase in another quantity (usually size, time, etc.). It can also refer to quantities that are related to each other, such as number of items, molecules, or people. Examples of abundances include: - The abundance of bacteria in a sample - The abundance of water in an aquarium tank - The abundance of sugar in a recipe In the context of biology and ecology, abundances refer to the total number of individuals or species present at any given time. For example, a population of bacteria might have a specific number of individuals that are present in a certain area (abundance), but it may also be possible for the same bacteria to increase their abundance over time through mutation and natural selection. The word 'abundance' can also refer to the total mass or quantity of something. For example, if we compare two planets with different masses, our sample data might show that planet A has a larger mass than planet B (abundance), but it may be possible for both planets to have a large abundance due to their gravitational pull on each other.
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