Glossary S
Deutsch: Geschlecht / Español: sexo / Português: sexo / Français: sexe / Italiano: sesso
Sex refers to the biological differences between male and female organisms, particularly in the context of reproduction. In environmental contexts, sex plays a crucial role in understanding population dynamics, biodiversity, and the impacts of environmental changes on species.
Deutsch: Schafe / Español: Ovejas / Português: Ovelhas / Français: Moutons / Italiano: Pecore
Sheep play a significant role in the environmental context, particularly in agriculture, land management, and ecosystem interactions. As domesticated livestock, sheep are primarily raised for wool, meat, and milk, but their grazing habits and large-scale farming practices can have both positive and negative impacts on ecosystems. Sheep are a common feature in agricultural landscapes worldwide, especially in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Deutsch: Schelf / Español: Plataforma / Português: Plataforma / Français: Plateau / Italiano: Scaffale
Shelf in the environmental context refers to a continental shelf, which is the extended perimeter of each continent that lies submerged under relatively shallow seas and oceans. It is an area of significant ecological, economic, and geological importance.
Deutsch: Schalentiere / Español: Mariscos / Português: Mariscos / Français: Fruits de mer / Italiano: Frutti di mare
Shellfish in the environmental context refers to a diverse group of Aquatic animals that have shells or hard exoskeletons, including crustaceans (such as shrimp, crabs, and lobsters) and molluscs (such as clams, oysters, and mussels). Shellfish play a vital role in marine and Freshwater ecosystems by contributing to biodiversity, water filtration, and the Food web. They are also significant for human consumption and economic activities, making their sustainability a concern for both ecological and socioeconomic reasons.
Deutsch: Schutz / Español: Refugio / Português: Abrigamento / Français: Abri / Italiano: Riparo
Sheltering in the environmental context refers to the natural or artificial protection provided to organisms, ecosystems, or human communities from adverse environmental conditions such as extreme Weather, predators, and other threats. It involves creating or utilizing physical structures, Vegetation, or landscapes that offer refuge and security from environmental hazards. Sheltering is essential for maintaining biodiversity, supporting wildlife, protecting human settlements, and mitigating the impacts of Climate Change.
Deutsch: Küstenlinie / Español: Línea costera / Português: Linha de costa / Français: Littoral / Italiano: Linea di costa
Shoreline in the environmental context refers to the boundary line where land meets a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. It is a dynamic and critical interface that plays a significant role in ecosystems, human activity, and environmental processes.
Deutsch: Signal / Español: Señal / Português: Sinal / Français: Signal / Italiano: Segnale
Signal in the environmental context refers to a transmitted or detected cue, typically physical or chemical, that conveys information about a process, condition, or event within natural or human-designed systems. Environmental signals play a crucial role in monitoring, understanding, and responding to changes in ecosystems, climate, and human activities.