Glossary C
Deutsch: Klon / Español: Clon / Português: Clone / Français: Clone / Italiano: Clone
Clone in the environmental context refers to an organism, cell, or genetic copy derived from a single parent organism without sexual reproduction. Cloning in Nature or through scientific methods is significant for biodiversity, conservation efforts, agriculture, and understanding ecological interactions.
Deutsch: Bewölkung / Español: Nubosidad / Português: Nebulosidade / Français: Nébulosité / Italiano: Nuvolosità
In the environmental context, cloudiness refers to the extent to which clouds cover the sky in a particular area, affecting local weather and climate patterns. It is a significant factor in determining the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth's surface, influencing temperature, precipitation, and ecosystem dynamics. Cloudiness is measured as a percentage of the sky obscured by clouds when observed from a specific location at a given time.
Deutsch: Büschel / Español: Grupo / Português: Aglomerado / Français: Amas / Italiano: Grumo /
Clump in the environmental context refers to a grouping or collection of objects, organisms, or materials that are closely clustered together within a specific area of an ecosystem. Clumps can vary in size and composition, and they often play a significant role in shaping the structure and functioning of natural environments. Understanding clumping patterns and their ecological implications is essential for studying biodiversity, habitat distribution, and ecosystem dynamics.