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SPECIES SENSITIVITY DISTRIBUTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

A graphical representation of the different sensitivities of different species to the same stressor.

OBS

[species sensitivity distribution] used to determine the concentration or level of a stressor protective of most species in the environment.

OBS

species sensitivity distribution: term used by Environment Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Écologie (Généralités)
DEF

Représentation graphique des sensibilités de différentes espèces au même agent de stress.

OBS

[distribution de la sensibilité des espèces] sert à déterminer la concentration ou le niveau d'un agent de stress qui protège la plupart des espèces du milieu étudié.

OBS

distribution de la sensibilité des espèces : terme en usage à Environnement Canada.

Spanish

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