Limiting factor

Limiting factor

A condition or factor whose absence, short supply, or excessive concentration exerts some restraining or negative influence upon a population which is incompatible with a given species requirements or tolerance.

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limiting factor

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A factor or condition that, either temporarily or permanently, impedes mission accomplishment. Illustrative examples are transportation network deficiencies, lack of in-place ...

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Environment; Environmental conservation

Factor such as temperature, light, water, or a chemical that limits the existence, growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism.

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Abiotic condition that most controls the growth of a species. For most terrestrial plants this condition is the supply of the nutrient nitrogen in the soil.

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limiting factor

Natural environment; Water

factor such as temperature, light, water, or a chemical that limits the existence, growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism.

collector

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Environmental Accounting

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A system in which an organization calculates its costs for environmental preservation, such as for [waste processing], [wastewater treatment], and [R&D related to developing ...

ecocide

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Extensive and deliberate destruction of the natural environment or ecosystems due to human activities (= ecological genocide).

coordinated approach

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Effective communications and „working together" of various organizations, groups, individuals, and disciplines on a cross-selectional basis toward environmental goals and ...

air quality standards

Environment; Environmental policy

The level of air pollution prescribed by law or regulation that cannot be exceeded during a specified time in a defined area. Ambient air quality standards refer to the maximum ...

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