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enchytraea

This is a species-rich family belonging to the annelid worms. Around 650 species are known worldwide. The best-known representative is the earthworm. Enchytraea are important decomposers in the soil.

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environmental footprint

A person’s ecological footprint is a measure of the space required to support their lifestyle. This includes food, clothing, mobility and various resources. If one divides the biologically productive usable area of the earth (2010: 11.9 billion ha) among the earth’s population, about 1.7 ha are allotted to each person. The average footprint of Austrians

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