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The Environmental Glossary. Letter B +++ Popular Articles: 'Building', 'Biodiversity', 'Balance'

Biotic

A biotic is of or relating to life

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Biotic Community

A Biotic Community is a naturally occurring assemblage of plants and animals that live in the same environment and are mutually sustaining and interdependent. (See: biome.)

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Biotransformation

A Biotransformation is Conversion of a substance into other compounds by organisms ; includes biodegredation.

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Biphenyl

Deutsch: Biphenyl / Español: Bifenilo / Português: Bifenilo / Français: Biphenyle / Italiano: Bifenile

Biphenyl is an organic compound consisting of two benzene rings connected by a single bond. It is a colorless solid that is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents. Biphenyl is used in various industrial applications, but it is also a pollutant that poses environmental concerns.

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Bird

Deutsch: Vogel / Español: Aves / Português: Aves / Français: Oiseau / Italiano: Aves
Birds (class Aves) are feathered, winged, two-legged, warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrates.

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Bird abatement

Deutsch: Vogelabwehr / Español: Control de aves / Português: Controle de aves / Français: Dissuasion des oiseaux / Italiano: Allontanamento degli uccelli

Bird abatement in the environmental context refers to the methods and strategies employed to deter or manage bird populations in specific areas to prevent or minimize conflicts with human activities while ensuring the Protection and conservation of birds. This practice is crucial in various settings, such as airports, agricultural lands, urban areas, and industrial sites, where large congregations of birds can pose threats to safety, cause economic damages, or disrupt operations.

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Bird control

Deutsch: Vogelschutz / Español: Control de aves / Português: Controle de aves / Français: Contrôle des oiseaux / Italiano: Controllo degli uccelli

Bird control refers to the management and regulation of bird populations to mitigate their impact on human activities and infrastructure. This practice is crucial in various environments, including urban areas, agricultural fields, and industrial sites, where birds can cause significant damage or pose health risks. Effective bird control strategies aim to balance the needs of human development with the preservation of avian species.

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Birth control

A birth control is preventing birth or reducing Frequency of birth, primarily by preventing conception.

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Birth defects

birth defects are unhealthy defects found in newborns, often caused by the mother's Exposure to Environmental hazards or the intake of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy.

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Birth rate

A birth rate is the number of babies born annually per 1,000 women of reproductive age in any given set of people.

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