Sentinel Species

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Engelsk definition

Organisms used to determine measurable environmental risks or hazards to human health and or well-being, thereby serving as advance or early warning signs of impending danger to humans. Examples of sentinel species are monkeys, guinea pigs, and the fabled canary in the coal mine.

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Engelska synonymer

Sentinel Organisms Sentinel Organism Bioindicator Species Sentinel Animals Sentinel Animal Sentinel Plants