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refugia

/rɪˈfjuːdʒiə/ /rɪˈfjuːdʒiːə/

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noun

Убежище, приют

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. "

Во время лесного пожара густой, влажный лесной участок служил убежищем для мелких животных, защищая их от пламени и дыма, опустошавших окрестности.

environment biology ecology nature

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noun

Убежище

(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. "

В моем морском аквариуме сзади встроено убежище, которое помогает поддерживать чистоту воды, выращивая водоросли и крошечные организмы.

fish agriculture technical biology ecology system ocean