ecological simulation
[ˌɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: ecological simulations
simulação ecológica
1. A computational or physical model that mimics the behavior and interactions of organisms, populations, or ecosystems under various environmental conditions
The ecological simulation helped researchers predict how climate change would affect forest biodiversity.
A simulação ecológica ajudou os pesquisadores a prever como as mudanças climáticas afetariam a biodiversidade da floresta.
2. A laboratory or field experiment designed to recreate natural ecological processes in a controlled setting
They conducted an ecological simulation to study predator-prey relationships in a controlled environment.
Eles realizaram uma simulação ecológica para estudar as relações predador-presa em um ambiente controlado.
3. Digital modeling or software used to test ecological hypotheses and environmental management strategies
The ecological simulation software allowed scientists to test multiple conservation scenarios before implementation.
O software de simulação ecológica permitiu que os cientistas testassem múltiplos cenários de conservação antes da implementação.
The term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and environmental management contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, ecological simulations have become increasingly important for biodiversity conservation in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest regions. The concept gained prominence with advances in computational biology and climate change research. Portuguese speakers in Portugal use similar terminology, though they may occasionally prefer 'simulação ambiental' for broader environmental contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
run an ecological simulation
conduct an ecological simulation
ecological simulation scenario
ecological simulation model
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