Glossary (eng)

Restricted to a certain region, e.g., a species has evolved and its current distribution is restricted to a certain, geographically limited area.

Plants, algae and fungi that live inside the tissues of other plants, fungi and algae.

Being symbiotic and living within the body of an individual of the associated species.

(1) All those external factors and conditions which may influence an organism or a community. See:habitat (2) A geographically restricted complex where a sediment accumulates. Environments are described in terms of their geomorphic setting and the physical, chemical, and biological conditions that prevail there, e.g. beach (3) Aggregation of components of natural milieu with natural, semi-natural and antropogenically-originated objects (Russian Federation Low N 7-ФЗ from 10 January 2002.

(Russian Federation GOST H 53389-2009) Sensitivity of a given environment of territory to any disturbance of its stability or a result of short or long-lasting unfavourable impact. Remark – Sensitivity of environment includes physical, biological and socio-economic aspects and parameters.

Living on the surface of the seabed.

A sea on the continental shelf or within a continent. E.g. The Baltic Sea.

Animals that live on the surface of the seabed or upon other benthic animals or plants.

Plants that live on the surface of the seabed or upon other benthic animals or plants.

Pertaining to the relatively well-lit, warm and blue water of the ocean from the surface down to a depth of about 200 metres.