Biogeography

Biogeography

The study of geographic distribution of living organisms.

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life cycle analysis

Biology; Biogeography

A comprehensive examination of the environmental and economic effects of a product at every stage of its existence, from production to disposal and beyond.

cradle-to-grave assessment

Biology; Biogeography

A comprehensive examination of the environmental and economic effects of a product at every stage of its existence, from production to disposal and beyond.

An east-west measurement of position on Earth, measured from a vertical plane running through the polar axis and the prime meridian, recorded in degrees, minutes and seconds ranging from 0 degrees at ...

migration

Biology; Biogeography

The movement of animals in response to seasonal changes or changes in the food supply. Examples of animals that migrate include ruby-throated hummingbirds, salmon, monarch butterflies and elephants.

monitoring

Biology; Biogeography

A formal process whereby information is acquired and recorded from surveys, checks or other procedures related to the presence or absence of a pest, weed or disease.

native species

Biology; Biogeography

One that evolved in a particular region or that evolved nearby and migrated to the region without help from humans

natural resource

Biology; Biogeography

Any aspect of the environment that species depend on for their survival. People depend on natural resources such as land, soil, energy and fresh water.