Concept information

biosphere > ecology > ecological parameter > biological production

Preferred term

biological production  

Definition

  • 1) The amount and rate of production which occur in a given ecosystem over a given time period. It may apply to a single organism, a population, or entire communities and ecosystems. 2) The quantity of organic matter or its equivalent in dry matter, carbon, or energy content which is accumulated during a given period of time.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/868

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