Transition Zone - The area, sometimes referred to as an ecotone, encompassing the edges of two distinct ecosystems, such as the area where a forest intersects with grassland.⏎
Strain - A genetic variant or specific subtype of a microorganism, such as a virus or bacteria.⏎
Trachea - The main trunk of the network of tubes that carries air to and from the lungs, sometimes referred to as the “windpipe.”⏎
Species - One of the most basic units of biological classification, ranking just below the genus and comprising individuals or populations capable of interbreeding.⏎