Glossary P
PFC, or Perfluorinated Compounds, in the environmental context, refers to a group of synthetic chemicals containing fluorine atoms that are known for their unique properties, including water and oil repellency, and resistance to heat and chemical reactions. PFCs have been widely used in various industrial and consumer applications, but they are of concern due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks.
Deutsch: Phototherapie / Español: Fototerapia / Português: Fototerapia / Français: Photothérapie / Italiano: Fototerapia
Phototherapy in the environmental context refers to the use of light, typically from natural or artificial sources, to treat certain environmental conditions affecting ecosystems or living organisms. While phototherapy is commonly associated with medical treatments in humans, in the environmental realm, it relates to using light to promote the health of plants, animals, or ecosystems, or to address environmental issues like pollution or Energy efficiency.
In the context of biology and the environment, a phylum represents one of the major taxonomic rankings in the classification of living organisms. It falls below the rank of kingdom and above the rank of class. The concept of phylum is used both in the animal kingdom (Animalia) and in the plant kingdom (Plantae), as Well as among fungi (Fungi) and microorganisms.