Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Mangelhabitate
English translation:
Rare habitats, critical habitats
Added to glossary by
John Bishop
May 10, 2005 03:06
19 yrs ago
German term
United States
Mangelhabitate
German to English
Science
Environment & Ecology
From a discussion of environmental measures to counteract the fragmentation of animal habitats by e.g. roadways and residential developments; the measures include the construction of habitat corridors (Lebensraumkorridore) for wildlife and the linking of habitats (or biotopes):
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Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | Rare habitats, critical habitats |
David Moore (X)
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| 4 +3 | lacking habitats / scarce habitats |
swisstell
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Change log
May 10, 2005 03:12: Johanna Timm, PhD changed "Term asked" from "Mangelhabitaten" to "Mangelhabitate"
Proposed translations
+2
5 hrs
Selected
Rare habitats, critical habitats
I think you'll find the first of the is by far the most widely-used expression, although the second might also be of interest.
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Comment: "thanks, this works well."
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6 mins
German term (edited):
Mangelhabitaten
lacking habitats / scarce habitats
the development of lacking/scarce habitats
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Maureen Millington-Brodie
: prefer scarce
2 hrs
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| agree |
Sonia Soros
3 hrs
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| agree |
Claire Cox
: I prefer scarce too
5 hrs
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