Critical Habitat

Critical Habitat

Areas of habitat that are crucial to the survival of a species and essential for its conservation and that have been formally designated as such by rule published in the Federal Register.

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critical habitat

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The ecosystem upon which endangered and threatened species depend; habitat crucial to the survival of the species.

critical habitat

Biology; Biodiversity

A habitat which is critical for survival and conservation of species and is designated by a rule published in Federal Register.

critical habitat

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Under the Endangered Species Act, critical habitat is an area essential to the conservation of a listed species, though the area need not actually be occupied by the species at ...

critical habitat

Engineering; Civil engineering

Defined in Section 3(5)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as:

Destruction or Adverse Modification of Critical Habitat

Zoology; Zoological terms

A direct or indirect alteration that appreciably diminishes the value of critical habitat for both the survival and recovery of a listed species.

phylum placozoa

Zoology; Zoological terms

Macroscopic, flattened marine animals, composed of ventral and dorsal epithelial layers enclosing loose mesenchyme-like cells.

phylum cnidaria

Zoology; Zoological terms

Cnidarians. Hydras, hydroids, jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals. Free-swimming or sessile, with tentacles surrounding the mouth. Specialized cells bearing stinging oraganoids ...

rudimentary

Zoology; Zoological terms

Involving or limited to basic principles; immature, undeveloped, or basic.

endocrine

Zoology; Zoological terms

Pertaining to ductless glands that produce hormones.

endoparasite

Zoology; Zoological terms

A parasite that lives within the tissues or bloodstream of its host.

endothermic

Zoology; Zoological terms

Able to maintain a constant, warm body temperature, regardless of external conditions.

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