Glossary A
An Aquifer is an underground geological formation, or group of formations, containing water. They are sources of groundwater for wells and springs.
Deutsch: Arachniden / Español: arácnido / Português: aracnídeo / Français: arachnide / Italiano: aracnide
Arachnid refers to a class of joint-legged invertebrate animals in the subphylum Chelicerata. Arachnids include spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites, among others. They are characterized by having eight legs and a body divided into two segments: the cephalothorax and the abdomen.
Deutsch: Aragonit / Español: Aragonito / Português: Aragonita / Français: Aragonite / Italiano: Aragonite
Aragonite in the environment context refers to a naturally occurring crystal form of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), essential in marine ecosystems. It is one of the two main crystal structures—along with calcite—that marine organisms use to build shells and skeletons. Aragonite plays a critical role in ocean chemistry, carbonate cycling, and the health of coral reefs and shell-forming species.
Deutsch: Architektur und Stadtplanung / Español: Arquitectura y Planificación Urbana / Português: Arquitetura e Planejamento Urbano / Français: Architecture et Urbanisme / Italiano: Architettura e Pianificazione Urbana
The field of Architecture and Urban Planning encompasses the design, organization, and development of built environments, blending aesthetic, functional, and social considerations. It shapes how cities, neighborhoods, and individual structures interact with human needs and natural landscapes. This interdisciplinary domain bridges engineering, art, and policy to create sustainable and livable spaces.