ecological consequences
collocation in Englishmeaningsofecologicalandconsequence
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ecological
adjective
uk/ˌiː.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/us/ˌiː.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to ecology or ...
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consequence
noun[C]
uk/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/us/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or ...
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(Definition ofecologicalandconsequencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Such studies are of importance in assessing theecologicalconsequenceand sustainability of fisheries.
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The ecological consequences of flowering asynchrony in monoecious figs: a simulation study.
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Both length and intensity of dry seasons can have important ecological consequences for tropical plants.
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Uprooting and snapping of trees: structural determinants and ecological consequences.
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This study is an attempt to identify and describe the ecological consequences of villagisation.
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Uprooting and snapping of trees: structural and ecological consequences.
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Ecological consequences of the trade-off between growth and mortality-rates mediated by foraging activity.
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In order to gain acceptance by the farmers, the possible economic and ecological consequences of the implementation of these activities must be predictable.
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Of these variables, gap shape and its ecological consequences have not yet been assessed objectively.
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Were they unaware of the ecological consequences of introducing exotic rabbits into a tropical ecosystem?
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There is uncertainty about the long term ecological consequences of the mining activities and of the regeneration of mining sites.
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There is consultation to consider the ecological consequences, not only of the effect of oil but of the effect of spraying that has taken place.
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Both irresponsible exploitation of resources and ill-considered transport flows can have serious ecological consequences.
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Those people who suppose that they can exactly predict the ecological consequences of doing this or that are mainly fooling the public.
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In addition to ecological consequences, this also has an economic impact, as increasing amounts of honey have to be imported.
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We cannot stand back idly and say that there is nothing that we can do because of the ecological consequences.
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Particular attention must be paid to the economic, social and ecological consequences of an increase or abolition of quotas, particularly in mountainous regions.
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Secondly, is dumping waste at sea or on beaches to be discouraged until at least the ecological consequences have been worked out?
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The adverse ecological consequences are cause for widespread concern.
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