Glossary H

The Environmental Glossary. Letter H +++ Popular Articles: 'Human', 'Hazard', 'Health'

Deutsch: Homöostase / Español: homeostasis / Português: homeostase / Français: homéostasie / Italiano: omeostasi

Homeostasis in the environmental context refers to the ability of an ecosystem to maintain stability and balance in the face of external changes. This concept is crucial for understanding how ecosystems function and respond to various stressors, including climate change, pollution, and habitat disruption.

A Homology Mapping: is Homology mapping is an analytic technique in which similarities in the geographical, land-use, and meteorological characteristics of a monitoring site are used

A Hoop Structure is a low cost, uninsulated and naturally ventilated building used for older swine. The floor is mostly earthen and typically bedded with straw.

Deutsch: Hormon / Español: Hormona / Português: Hormônio / Français: Hormone / Italiano: Ormone

Hormone in the environmental context are natural or synthetic chemical substances that can influence various biological processes in plants, animals, and humans. They play a critical role in regulating growth, development, metabolism, and reproduction.

A Hot Quarter is a quarter of the udder that is infected and may actually feel hard or hot to the touch due to elevated temperatures.

Deutsch: Treibhaus / Español: Invernadero / Português: Estufa / Français: Serre chaude / Italiano: Serra calda

Hothouse in the environmental context refers to a type of greenhouse designed specifically to maintain higher temperatures, enabling the cultivation of tropical and warm-season plants in non-native, cooler climates. These structures create controlled environments where temperature and humidity can be regulated to replicate the ideal conditions for specific plant species.

A House dust mite (HDM) is Either of two widely distributed mites of the genus Dermatophagoides (D.

household hazards are dangerous substances or conditions in human dwellings.

HRS --->Hazard Ranking System

Deutsch: Zentrum / Español: Centro / Português: Centro / Français: Centre / Italiano: Centro

In the environmental context, a hub refers to a central point or node within a network that plays a key role in connecting various elements and facilitating interactions or exchanges. This can apply to ecosystems, conservation efforts, sustainable development projects, and environmental information and resource sharing. Hubs can be physical locations, such as nature reserves acting as biodiversity hubs, or virtual platforms, like online portals for environmental data sharing and collaboration.