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Resolution

A formal expression of opinion, intent, or decision by a legislative body. Unlike a bill, a resolution does not create new laws or require the President's signature.

White-nose syndrome

A deadly fungal disease affecting hibernating bats, characterized by a white fungus that grows on their muzzles and wings, causing them to awaken frequently and deplete fat reserves.

Pollination

The process by which pollen is transferred from the male part of a flower to the female part, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds and fruits.

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microbes) interacting with their physical environment (e.g., soil, water, climate) as a functional unit.

Endangered Species Act

A United States law enacted in 1973 that aims to protect imperiled species and the ecosystems on which they depend, preventing their extinction.

Dispersing seeds

The natural process by which plants spread their seeds to new locations, often carried out by animals, wind, or water, helping new plants grow and maintaining biodiversity.