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Deutsch: Megafauna / Español: Megafauna / Português: Megafauna / Français: Mégafaune / Italiano: Megafauna
The term Megafauna refers to large animals, typically defined by a body mass exceeding 44 kilograms (kg) or a length of over 1 meter (m). This classification is widely used in ecology, paleontology, and conservation biology to describe species that play disproportionately significant roles in their ecosystems. While the threshold for body size may vary slightly depending on the context, the concept remains central to understanding biodiversity, trophic interactions, and the impacts of environmental change.
Deutsch: Megawatt / Español: Megavatio / Português: Megawatt / Français: Mégawatt / Italiano: Megawatt
Megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts. In the environmental context, it serves as a standard measurement for the capacity of power generation facilities, especially those utilizing renewable energy sources. Understanding the concept of a megawatt is crucial for evaluating the scale and impact of energy projects on the environment.
Deutsch: Mitglied / Español: Miembro / Português: Membro / Français: Membre / Italiano: Membro
Member in the environmental context refers to an individual, organisation, or entity that is part of a group, initiative, or network focused on addressing environmental issues. Members contribute to collective efforts aimed at promoting Sustainability, Conservation, and environmental Protection through collaboration, advocacy, and Action.
Deutsch: Membran / Português: Membrana / Français: Membrane
A membrane is a selective barrier. At times, it is also an outer covering of cell or cell organelle that allows the passage of certain constituents and retains other constituents found in the liquid.
Deutsch: Quecksilber / Español: Mercurio / Português: Mercúrio / Français: Mercure / Italiano: Mercurio /
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water, and soil. It exists in several forms: elemental or metallic mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds.