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Bed Load

A Bed Load is Sediment Particles resting on or near the channel bottom that are pushed or rolled along by the flow of water

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Bedded Pack

A Bedded Pack is Open housing in a barn that is commonly used in conjunction with an outside feeding area.

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Bedding

Deutsch: Bettwäsche / Español: Ropa de cama / Português: Roupa de cama / Français: Literie / Italiano: Biancheria da letto /

A Bedding is Material used to absorb moisture and provide cushion.

It is easily cleaned to provide a clean, dry surface and reduce the incidence of mastitis.

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Bedrock

A Bedrock is Unbroken solid Rock, overlain in most places by soil or rock fragments.

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Bee

Deutsch: Biene / Español: Abeja / Português: Abelha / Français: Abeille / Italiano: Ape

Bee refers to a group of flying insects within the order Hymenoptera, known for their critical role in pollination and maintaining ecological Balance. They are essential for biodiversity and the Reproduction of Flowering plants, contributing to Food production and healthy ecosystems. Bees are also renowned for producing honey and other natural products such as wax and propolis.

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Bee Anatomy

Deutsch: Anatomie der Biene / Español: Anatomía de la abeja / Português: Anatomia da abelha / Français: Anatomie de l'abeille / Italiano: Anatomia dell'ape

Bee Anatomy in the environmental context refers to the physical structure and physiological features of bees, which are critical for their role in pollination and thereby in the maintenance of biodiversity and agricultural productivity. Bees are complex insects with bodies divided into three main parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen, each serving distinct functions essential for their survival and their environmental roles.

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Beef

A Beef is Meat from cattle (bovine species) other than calves. Meat from calves is called veal.

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Beetle

Deutsch: Käfer / Español: Escarabajo / Português: Besouro / Français: Scarabée / Italiano: Coleottero

Beetle in the environmental context refers to an insect from the order Coleoptera, which plays various roles in ecosystems, including pollination, decomposition, and as a food source for other species.

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Behavior

Deutsch: Verhalten / Español: Comportamiento / Português: Comportamento / Français: Comportement / Italiano: Comportamento

Behavior in the environmental context refers to the actions or responses of individuals, groups, or organisms that influence or are influenced by the surrounding Ecosystem. This encompasses both Human behaviour, such as Consumption patterns and Conservation efforts, and the natural behaviours of Wildlife in response to environmental changes.

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Behavioral acclimatization

Deutsch: Verhaltensakklimatisation / Español: Aclimatación conductual / Português: Aclimatação comportamental / Français: Acclimatation comportementale / Italiano: Acclimatazione comportamentale

Behavioral acclimatization in the environmental context refers to the process by which organisms adjust their Behavior in response to changes in their environment to maintain optimal physiological performance and survival. This form of acclimatization is crucial for navigating the challenges posed by rapidly changing climates, habitat destruction, and human-induced environmental alterations. Through behavioral changes, organisms can temporarily or permanently adapt to new conditions without the need for genetic evolution, providing a more immediate form of adaptation.

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