Glossary H

The Environmental Glossary. Letter H +++ Popular Articles: 'Hierarchical grid', 'Habitat fragmentation', 'Heating Penalty'

A highly migratory fish is fish that travel over great areas.

A Histamine is a depressor amine derived from the amino Acid histidine and found in all body tissues, with the highest Concentration in the lung; a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, and a vasodilator that causes a fall in blood pressure.

A Histopathological Test is test that examines the structure of Cells and tissues to determine if any damage has been caused by Exposure to a contaminant

The Historical Data are data sets from previous studies, which can range from handwritten field notes to published journal articles.

A Histosol is Wet organic soils, such as peats and mucks.

A Hog is Generic term, usually applied to growing swine.

A Holding Pen is an area in which cows congregate prior to entering a milking Parlor to be milked.

Deutsch: Loch / Español: Agujero / Português: Buraco / Français: Trou / Italiano: Buco /

A Hole is a vacancy in a crystalline structure, which would be filled by an electron if the structure were electrically perfect. Other definitions are following:

Deutsch: Ganzheitliche Umweltwiederherstellung / Español: Restauración ambiental holística / Português: Restauração ambiental holística / Français: Restauration environnementale holistique / Italiano: Restauro ambientale olistico

Holistic environmental restoration represents a paradigm shift in ecological management, emphasizing the interconnectedness of biological, chemical, and physical processes within degraded ecosystems. Unlike conventional restoration approaches that target isolated components, this methodology integrates scientific, socio-economic, and cultural dimensions to achieve long-term ecological resilience and functional integrity. Its application extends beyond mere species reintroduction or habitat reconstruction, addressing systemic imbalances through adaptive, multi-disciplinary strategies.

A Home And Garden User Sector (OR MARKET) involves pesticides applied by homeowners to homes and gardens, including lawns; single and multiple unit housing.

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