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Mollusk

Deutsch: Weichtier / Español: Molusco / Português: Molusco / Français: Mollusque / Italiano: Mollusco

Mollusk refers to a diverse group of invertebrate animals belonging to the phylum Mollusca. Mollusks include species such as snails, clams, squids, and octopuses, and they play vital roles in various ecosystems.

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Molting

A Molting is the process of shedding and then regrowing feathers in laying hens.

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Monitor

Deutsch: Überwacher / Español: Monitor / Português: Monitor / Français: Moniteur / Italiano: Monitor /

A Monitor is for the measure of a characteristic, such as streambank condition, dissolved oxygen, or fish population, using uniform methods to evaluate change over a period of time.

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Monitoring

Deutsch: Überwachung / Español: Monitoreo / Português: Monitoramento / Français: Surveillance / Italiano: Monitoraggio /

A monitoring is In EMAP, the periodic collection of data that is used to determine the condition of ecological resources. "Periodic or continuous surveillance or testing to determine

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Monitoring of water

A Monitoring of water is Monitoring of water use by an industry, using Metering for example,

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Monoculture

Deutsch: Monokultur, Español: Monocultivo, Português: Monocultura, Français: Monoculture, Italiano: Monocoltura

Monoculture in the environmental context refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single crop species, variety, or even genotype over a large expanse of land, typically for several growing seasons. While highly efficient for mechanized harvesting and specialized processing, it is often associated with significant ecological vulnerabilities and environmental degradation.

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Monoculture farming

Deutsch: Monokulturlandwirtschaft / Español: Agricultura de monocultivo / Português: Agricultura de monocultura / Français: Agriculture en monoculture / Italiano: Agricoltura monoculturale

Monoculture farming in the environmental context refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single species of plant over a large area and for a prolonged period. This method is widely used in modern agriculture to increase efficiency in planting, managing, and harvesting crops, often leading to higher yields of commodities such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and rice. While monoculture farming can offer economic benefits and meet the demand for certain crops, it also presents significant environmental challenges.

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Monoxide

"Monoxide" refers to a compound composed of one atom of oxygen and one atom of another element, typically a metal or non-metal. Monoxides can have various environmental implications, particularly in relation to air pollution and human health.

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Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

- Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer : A Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the Montreal Protocol and its amendments

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Moratorium

A moratorium is legislative action which prevents a federal agency from taking a specific action or implementing a specific

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