nounfemininepl: phenologies
fenologia
1. The study of cyclic and seasonal phenomena in animals and plants, and their relation to climate and changes in the environment
Phenology helps scientists understand how climate change affects the timing of bird migration.
A fenologia ajuda os cientistas a entender como as mudanças climáticas afetam o tempo de migração das aves.
2. The observable periodic phenomena in the life cycles of plants and animals within a specific ecosystem or region
The phenology of the forest includes leaf budding in spring and dormancy in winter.
A fenologia da floresta inclui o brotamento das folhas na primavera e a dormência no inverno.
Phenology is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American scientific discourse as climate change impacts seasonal timing of natural events. In Brazil, phenological studies are particularly relevant for agriculture and biodiversity conservation in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest regions.
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