by each individual in a population

decompose naturally by living organisms

a large or excessive amount

an organism that transmits a disease or parasite

transmitted to humans or other animals by a vector

a poison produced by living cells or organisms

to dissolve or cause to be dissolved out of a substance

to make determined efforts to deal with a problem

something that motivates or encourages someone to do something

to make into law

to restrain or keep in check

strong and healthy; vigorous

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect

agreement or a decision to support something

the action of taking up or making use of something that is available

a refund of a portion of the amount paid

income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature

to compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation

the process of distributing something

capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse

having the potential to cause cancer

the action or process of intervening

to impose a tax, fee, or fine

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

an area or portion that is distinct from others

inflicting or intended as punishment

the process of incubating eggs, cells, bacteria, a disease, etc.