bioindicator

[US]/ˌbaɪəʊˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/
[UK]/ˌbaɪoʊˈɪndɪkeɪtər/

Translation

n.A species or organism used to indicate environmental conditions or pollution levels; A biological indicator that signals the presence of specific environmental changes

Example Sentences

the lichen is a sensitive bioindicator of air quality.

scientists use certain fish species as bioindicators of water pollution.

the presence of bioindicator species helps assess ecosystem health.

mosses are effective bioindicators of atmospheric pollution.

bioindicator organisms reveal changes in environmental conditions.

the dragonfly is a reliable bioindicator of freshwater quality.

researchers monitor bioindicator species to detect early warning signs of contamination.

bacteria can serve as bioindicators of soil health.

the absence of certain bioindicator species signals ecosystem degradation.

bioindicator monitoring is essential for environmental protection.

some plants are used as bioindicators of heavy metal contamination.

coral reefs contain valuable bioindicator species for marine health.

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