Glossary M

Deutsch: Mikroorganismus / Español: Microorganismo - Microorganismo / Português: Micro-organismo - Micro-organismo / Français: Micro-organisme - Micro-organisme / Italiano: Microrganismo - Microrganismo
A microorganism or microbe is a microscopic organism, which may be a single cell or multicellular organism.

Microorganisms are also called microbes. Very tiny life forms such as bacteria, algae, diatoms, parasites, plankton, and fungi. Some can cause disease.

Deutsch: Mikroplastik / Español: Microplásticos / Português: Microplásticos / Français: Microplastiques / Italiano: Microplastiche

Microplastics in the environmental context refer to tiny plastic particles that are less than 5 millimeters in size. These particles originate from a variety of sources and have become pervasive pollutants in natural environments, including oceans, rivers, soil, and air. Their small size makes them easily ingested by wildlife and potentially harmful to ecosystems and human health.

Deutsch: Mittlerer Westen der USA / Español: Medio Oeste de los EE. UU. / Português: Centro-Oeste dos EUA / Français: Midwest des États-Unis / Italiano: Midwest degli Stati Uniti

Midwest USA refers to a geographical region in the United States that includes states primarily located in the north-central part of the country. This region is notable for its diverse environmental landscapes, ranging from extensive agricultural lands to major forested areas, and it plays a significant role in both national and global ecological contexts.

A Migration is as used in the Superfund program, the movement of a contaminant; actual or potential Migration is one measure of the dangers created by a contaminant