For a start, we have a very incomplete knowledge of the
earth's biota.
Research efforts are directed toward determining the causative processes and taphonomic state of exceptionally
preserved fossil biotas
( e.g.
Fauna the inventory of vertebrates, insects and
aquatic biota
that exist in the nominated world heritage site has been ongoing since 1973.
However, many elements of the
soil biota
exhibit a time lag in the colonization of new sites.
This may adversely
affect the freshwater biota, and the quality of private water supplies.
The dissolved co 2 in the oceans is used by
marine biota
in photosynthesis.
Hundreds of case studies on the effect of introduced aliens on
island biotas
exist.
They also
support a unique biota, notably six inadequately protected bird species.
The policy implications of the missing sink being located in the
terrestrial biota
are discussed.
Study of the uncertainty in estimation of the exposure of
non-human biota
to ionizing radiation.
The island
has the most remarkable biota
of any of the islands in the nw chain.
The diets were dominated by pelagic and benthopelagic prey and relatively little use was made of the
benthic biota.
This may adversely affect the
freshwater biota, and the quality of private water supplies.
Equally, it is clear that the elimination of agro-chemicals in arable land areas will lead to increased populations of insects and
other biota.
Treat the
cave biota
with respect, watch out for them, and avoid disturbing them.
A particular aim of the study was to acquire further knowledge on the abundance and distribution of sabellaria reef and its
associated biota.
The degree and pattern of resuspension determine the impact to
resident biota.
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