Glossary F

The Environmental Glossary. Letter F +++ Popular Articles: 'Feeder', 'Function', 'Fishery'

A frustule is the hard shell of a diatom

Deutsch: Brennstoff / Español: Combustible / Português: Combustível / Français: Carburant / Italiano: Carburante /

A Fuel is any material, like wood, coal, oil, or gas, that is burned to supply Heat or energy.

fugitive emissions are Emissions that do not come from smokestacks, tailpipes, or any other Emissions collection system. Air Pollution escaping from leaky pipes in an industrial plant

Deutsch: Funktion / Español: Función / Português: Função / Français: Fonction / Italiano: Funzione /

A function is a role that wetlands serve, which are of value to society or environment.

Functional diversity is the biological and chemical processes or functions such as energy flow and matter cycling needed for the survival of species and biological communities.

A Functional Groups is a means of dividing organisms into groups, often based on their method of feeding (e.g., shredder, scraper, filterer, predator), type of food (e.g., fruit, seeds, nectar, insects), or habits (e.g., burrower, climber, clinger).

A Functional residual capacity (FRC) is the sum of RV and ERV (the volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end-expiratory position).

A Fungi is any of a group of parasitic lower plants that lack chlorophyll, including molds and mildews.

Fungicide refers to a category of pesticides that are specifically designed to control, manage, or eliminate fungal pathogens that can harm plants, crops, and sometimes even animals. Fungi are a diverse group of microorganisms that include both beneficial and harmful species. While some fungi play crucial roles in natural ecosystems, others can cause devastating diseases in plants, leading to significant economic losses in agriculture. Fungicides are used to combat these harmful fungal diseases, protect crops, and ensure food security.

A Furrow diking is Water-saving agricultural Irrigation practice in which a long, narrow groove or trench is made in the earth by a plow. The Dike is usually placed at one end of the

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