Glossary

Trends in Economic Zoology

Glossary

Biological indicator – refers to organisms, species or community whose characteristics show the presence of specific environmental conditions.

Endemism – is the ecological state of a species being unique to a defined geographic location, and not found elsewhere.

Drilosphere – is the part of the soil influenced by earthworm secretions, burrowing and castings.

Brood – a family of birds produced at one hatching or birth.

Hapa – is a cage like, rectangular or square net impoundment placed in a pond for holding fish for various purposes. They are made of fine mesh netting material.