Glossary M

The Environmental Glossary. Letter M +++ Popular Articles: 'Monitoring', 'Measurement', 'Mean'

A Malthusian is based on the theories of British economist Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834), who argued that population tends to increase faster than food supply, with inevitably disastrous results, unless the increase in population is checked by moral restraints or by war, famine, and disease.

Deutsch: Säugetier / Español: Mamífero / Português: Mamífero / Français: Mammifère / Italiano: Mammifero /

Mammals (class Mammalia) are a clade of endotherms that are distinguishable from reptiles and birds by the possession of the mammalian auditory ossicles, mammary glands, and a neocortex.

Deutsch: Säugetiere / Español: Mamíferos / Português: Mamíferos / Français: Mammifères / Italiano: Mammiferi

Mammalia refers to the class of animals known as mammals, characterized by the presence of mammary glands which females use to feed their young, hair or fur, and three middle ear bones. Mammals play a crucial role in ecosystems around the world, contributing to biodiversity and ecological balance.

Deutsch: künstlich / Español: hecho por el hombre / Português: feito pelo homem / Français: fait par l'homme / Italiano: fatto dall'uomo

Man-made refers to objects, substances, or processes that have been created or significantly altered by human activities. In the context of the environment, this term highlights the distinction between natural elements and those introduced or modified by humans, often with significant ecological consequences.

Deutsch: Umweltmanagement / Español: Gestión del Medio Ambiente / Português: Gestão Ambiental / Français: Gestion de l'Environnement / Italiano: Gestione Ambientale /

In the environmental context, "management" refers to the planning, organizing, and directing of activities related to the use, protection, and restoration of natural resources and ecosystems.

Management indicator --->stressor indicator

A Management System is an organizational structure which concerns policies, objectives, principles, organizational authority, responsibilities, accountability, and implementation plan for conducting work and producing items and services.

A Management Systems Review (MSR) is a qualitative assessment of an organization's data collection operation or program used to establish whether the organization"s prevailing quality system, i.e., quality management structure, policies, practices, and procedures, is adequate for ensuring that the type and quality of data needed are obtained.

A manatee is a plant-eating Aquatic mammal found in the waters of Florida, the Caribbean, and off the coast of West Africa.

Deutsch: Manifest / Español: Manifiesto / Português: Manifesto / Français: Manifeste / Italiano: Manifesto

Manifest in the environmental context is a document or declaration that outlines the goals, principles, and actions of an organization, movement, or group dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. These manifestos often serve as a call to action, guiding policies, strategies, and practices aimed at addressing environmental issues.