Glossary C
Deutsch: Tetrachlorkohlenstoff / Español: Tetracloruro de carbono / Português: Tetracloreto de carbono / Français: Tétrachlorure de carbone / Italiano: Tetracloruro di carbonio /
A Carbon tetrachloride is a Compound consisting of one carbon atom and four chlorine atoms. It is an ozone depleting substance. Carbon tetrachloride was widely used as a raw materialCarbon monoxide (CO) in the environmental context is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials. It is a significant air pollutant that poses serious health risks to humans and animals. In the environment, carbon monoxide can originate from both natural sources, such as wildfires, and human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, power plants, and residential heating systems.
Deutsch: Kadaver / Español: Cadáver / Português: Carcaça / Français: Carcasse / Italiano: Carcassa
Carcass in the environmental context refers to the remains of a dead animal. Carcasses play a crucial role in ecosystems by providing nutrients and serving as a food source for a variety of scavengers and decomposers.
Deutsch: Karnivore / Español: Carnívoro / Português: Carnívoro / Français: Carnivore / Italiano: Carnivoro
Carnivore in the environment context refers to an organism that primarily consumes meat, deriving its nutrition from eating other animals. This classification includes a wide range of animals, from small insects to large mammals like lions and tigers. In ecosystems, carnivores play crucial roles as predators, helping to maintain the balance of animal populations and influencing the structure and function of ecological communities. Their presence and activities can affect the distribution and abundance of prey species, which in turn can have cascading effects on the vegetation and overall biodiversity of an area.