Biodiversity

Biodiversity

The degree of variation of living organisms - animals, plants, their habitats and their genes - within a given terrestrial or marine ecosystem. This includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.

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bastardisation of flora

Environment; Biodiversity

One of the possible consequences of the introduction of plant species in an area where they are not indigenous. See also "bastardisation of fauna".

tuna

Biology; Biodiversity

It is a fish and the largest fishery catches in the world are for tuna.

human behavioral ecology

Environment; Biodiversity

Human behavioral ecology (HBE) or human evolutionary ecology applies the principles of evolutionary theory and optimization to the study of human behavioral and cultural diversity. HBE examines the ...

nocturnal

Biology; Biodiversity

The group of animals that sleep during the day and remain active in night time is called as nocturnal.

ecosystems

Environment; Biodiversity

Any area or region regarded as a unit for ecological observation and study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment.

Wild mint

Environment; Biodiversity

Wild mint is a common herb in the Bistra Mountain, especially in the woods, near water... streams, small rivers etc. Just like the spearmint, it's most common use is as a remedy for an upset ...

Scotch thistle

Environment; Biodiversity

Scotch thistle is a biennial plant with thorny leaves, growing mostly in the spacious meadows on the Bistra mountain. Scotch thistle tea is a true cleanser of the body, especially helpful with ...