selva

selva

An evergreen forest growing in a wt, humid climate. Rainforest coverage prevents desertification and drought and hosts more than half the world's animal species. Every day unchecked industrial development flattens a patch of rainforest the size of New York City.

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selva tropical

Weather; General weather

Un bosque que crece en una región de precipitación anual pesada. Hay dos tipos principales, tropicales y templadas.

clima de selva tropical

Natural environment; Climate

Zonas con precipitaciones mensuales promedio de 60 mm. califican con un clima de selva tropical. Normalmente están dentro de las latitudes 5 a 10° del ecuador.

bioma selva tropical lluviosa

Biology; General

The most complex and diverse biome; found near the equator in South America and Africa; characterized by thin soils, heavy rainfall, and little fluctuation in temperature.

patógeno

Biology; Ecology

A microorganism that makes its host sick. Certain viruses, bacteria, and authoritarian flag-waving fanatics are common examples of pathogens. They tend to be parasites that weaken ...

proteína

Biology; Ecology

Extremely complex molecules of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other elements joined in chains of amino acids (peptides). Protein constitutes the bulk of living matter, gives it ...

eucariota

Biology; Ecology

An organism with a membraned cell nucleus. See Prokaryote.

organogénesis

Biology; Ecology

The start of organ formation in the embryo.

porosidad

Biology; Ecology

The amount of space within rocks or soils.

taxonomía

Biology; Ecology

The classification of life, starting with Aristotle's attempts. Botanist Carl Linneaus worked out a system in 1735 whose primary categories are still in use. From largest to ...