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fuge

/fjuːdʒ/

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noun

Refuge, abri

Any local environment that has escaped regional ecological change and therefore provides a habitat for endangered species.

Examples :

"The remote mountain valley served as a vital fuge for the endangered pygmy shrew, shielding them from the habitat loss occurring in the surrounding areas due to deforestation. "

La vallée isolée de montagne a servi de refuge vital pour la musaraigne pygmée en voie de disparition, les protégeant de la perte d'habitat survenant dans les zones environnantes en raison de la déforestation.

environment ecology biology nature place

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noun

Compartiment, section

(aquaculture) A separate section of a fishtank that shares the same water supply, used for denitrification, plankton production, etc.

Examples :

"My dad, who loves his saltwater aquarium, built a fuge underneath it where he grows algae to help keep the water clean and healthy for the fish. "

Mon père, qui adore son aquarium d'eau salée, a construit un compartiment en dessous où il cultive des algues pour aider à garder l'eau propre et saine pour les poissons.

fish agriculture biology ocean environment technical