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Bison bison

Deutsch: Bison bison / Español: Bison bison / Português: Bison bison / Français: Bison bison / Italiano: Bison bison

Bison bison, commonly known as the American bison or buffalo, is a large herbivore native to North America. In the context of the environment, Bison bison plays a crucial role in the health and maintenance of grassland ecosystems. This species is a keystone species, meaning its presence and behaviors have a significant impact on the environment and other species within the ecosystem.

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Bison bonasus

Deutsch: Bison bonasus / Español: Bison bonasus / Português: Bison bonasus / Français: Bison bonasus / Italiano: Bison bonasus

Bison bonasus, commonly known as the European bison or wisent, is a large herbivore native to Europe. In the context of the environment, Bison bonasus plays a crucial role in forest and grassland ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity and habitat maintenance. As a keystone species, its presence significantly influences the structure and function of the ecosystems it inhabits.

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Bitumen

Deutsch: Bitumen / Español: Betun / Português: Betume / Français: Bitume / Italiano: Bitume
A Bitumen is Gooey, black, high-sulfur, heavy oil extracted from tar sand and then upgraded to synthetic Fuel oil.

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Bituminous coal

A Bituminous coal is a dense, black, soft coal, often with well -defined bands of bright and dull material.

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Black-out House

A Black-out House is houses that do not allow any natural light into the building.

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Blackwater

A Blackwater is Water that contains animal, human, or food waste.

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Blank sample

A Blank sample is a control sample in which the detector is unexposed and submitted for analysis. Often used to determine detector background values.

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Blattella germanica

Deutsch: Blattella germanica / Español: Blattella germanica / Português: Blattella germanica / Français: Blattella germanica / Italiano: Blattella germanica

Blattella germanica, commonly known as the German cockroach, is a small species of cockroach that is widely distributed around the world. In the context of the environment, Blattella germanica is significant due to its impact on human habitats, its role as a pest, and its interactions within urban ecosystems. This species is notorious for its resilience, rapid reproduction, and adaptability to various environments, particularly indoor settings.

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Blimp

Deutsch: Luftschiff / Español: Dirigible / Português: Dirigível / Français: Dirigeable / Italiano: Dirigibile

In the context of environmental monitoring and atmospheric research, a blimp is a type of airship that plays a crucial role in various scientific and surveillance applications. Blimps are characterized by their non-rigid structure and the ability to hover and maneuver in the atmosphere, making them ideal for long-duration flights and data collection.

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Blind Quarter

A Blind Quarter is a quarter of an Udder that does not secrete milk or one that has an obstruction in the teat that prevents the removal of milk. A nonfunctional mammary gland.

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