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Taxonomy: Temperature Extremes
General Info
- Definition:
- Periods in which temperatures exceed or go below the normal range of variation.
- Keywords:
- Temperature extremes, heat waves, cold spells, oceanic temperature changes, retreat of glaciers, retreat of sea ice, biodiversity, conservation, direct, threat
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Such as heat waves, cold spells, oceanic temperature changes, and disappearance of glaciers/sea ice.
This category is part of a standard classification of ‘Direct threats to biodiversity’ edited by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and in use by all major biodiversity conservation organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Birdlife International, Wildlife Conservation Society, and World Wildlife Fund. For a detailed description of the classification please go here. To search for solutions, service providers, consultants, practitioners, and funders related to this conservation threat use the Conservation Pages.
This category is part of a standard classification of ‘Direct threats to biodiversity’ edited by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and in use by all major biodiversity conservation organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Birdlife International, Wildlife Conservation Society, and World Wildlife Fund. For a detailed description of the classification please go here. To search for solutions, service providers, consultants, practitioners, and funders related to this conservation threat use the Conservation Pages.
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