phenological
[/ˌfiːnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/]
adjective
fenológico
1. relating to phenology; concerning the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in plants and animals
The phenological changes in migration patterns indicate climate warming.
As mudanças fenológicas nos padrões de migração indicam o aquecimento do clima.
2. describing the timing of life cycle events such as flowering, fruiting, breeding, or hibernation
Phenological data helps scientists understand ecosystem responses to environmental changes.
Os dados fenológicos ajudam cientistas a compreender as respostas dos ecossistemas às mudanças ambientais.
This is primarily a scientific and academic term used in environmental science, ecology, and climatology. In Brazil, it is increasingly important in discussions of climate change impacts on Amazon biodiversity and agricultural productivity. The term reflects growing international concern about how global warming affects the timing of natural cycles.
Related Idioms & Phrases
phenological shift - a change in the timing of seasonal events
phenological mismatch - desajuste fenológico; when interdependent species have conflicting seasonal timing due to climate change
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