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refugia

/rɪˈfjuːdʒiə/ /rɪˈfjuːdʒiːə/

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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 :

"During the wildfire, the dense, damp forest patch acted as refugia for the small animals, protecting them from the flames and smoke that ravaged the surrounding area. "

Pendant l'incendie de forêt, le coin de forêt dense et humide a servi de refuge aux petits animaux, les protégeant des flammes et de la fumée qui ravageaient les environs.

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noun

Refuge

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

Examples :

"My saltwater aquarium has a refugia built into the back, which helps keep the water clean by growing algae and tiny organisms. "

Mon aquarium d'eau salée a un refuge intégré à l'arrière, ce qui aide à garder l'eau propre en cultivant des algues et de minuscules organismes.

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