Ecological balance

Changes in society have always been of creative interest for artists. The Russian sculptor and bionics specialist Vadim Kosmatschof creates visionary works that deal with one of the most topical subjects of our time ecological balance. For many years now, the artist has devoted himself to the visualization of an emission-free energy cycle, raising public awareness of ecological contexts with his kinetic sculptures in the constructivist tradition. 

Candida. Candida is a species of fungus, that can be found on the skin and mucosal surfaces (mouth, vagina) of most people. Normally, Candida growth is held in check by an ecological balance with other microorganisms and by the immune system. With AIDS patients, Candida will often infect the mouth, causing a condition known as candidiasis or thrush. With thrush, the Candida will form white plaques in the mouth that feel furry to the patient. 

In a natural ecosystem, plant species separated on the basis of their secondary product contribute to the development or modification of the existing ecological balance. However, for a lull understanding of their production processes, a detail analysis of the occurrences, and the possible exact circrrmscription of their role in the phytocenosis, as revealed by studies on geographical distribution of the secorrdary products, is reqttired [7]. 

Rabotnov (32) considers that allelopathy contributes to maintaining homeostasis in natural plant communities. Economically important losses may occur when the ecological balance in such communities is disturbed. For example. Booth and Barker ( ) recorded lost grazing capacity due to invasion of pastoral lands by shrub species such as... 

The pollutants are made of the same atoms as naturally occurring materials. This includes atoms such as carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. You know from your study of chemistry, however, that atoms combine to form molecules. Furthermore, the physical and chemical properties of a molecule are markedly different from the properties of the atoms that make that molecule. They are the molecules (not atoms) of industrial wastes and agricultural pollutants that are of prime concern because these molecules in excess amounts may readily upset ecological balances. 

Among the compounds present in the lipids of human skin are a variety of branched fatty acids, both free and combined. They may play a role in maintaining the ecological balance among microorganisms of the skin, and they also impart to each individual a... 

Sullivan, A., Edlund, C., and Nord, C.E., Effect of antimicrobial agents on the ecological balance of human microflora. Lancet Infect. Dis. 1, 101-114, 2001. 

The ecological balance is often disturbed by external factors, which may originate from nature or from man s activities. An increased incidence of pests can be caused merely by disturbances due to the weather. Every type of farming thus constitutes interference with ecological relationships and results in plant protection problems. 

Planted hedges hedges provide a biotope and refuge for plants and animals which have often already become rare, as well as for natural enemies of pests (e.g. birds, hedgehogs, beneficial insect species), pollinators (e.g. bees) and complex communities which enhance the ecological balance. 

Sipunculids have no known economic value, but their importance for the interpretation of the history of life on Earth and of the relationships of different invertebrate groups should not be underestimated. They also eontribute to the ecological balance in their respective habitats. 

Conservation of aquatic resources cannot be accomplished by avoiding human influences on the aquatic environment. Control of water pollution and protection of the water resource demand more than waste treatment technology. We need to address questions such as these To what extent are the oceans able to absorb wastes without harmful effects Can we improve the fertility of the oceans How can the ecological balance between photosynthetic and respiratory activities in nutritionally enriched but polluted waters be restored Answers to such questions call for a greatly improved understanding of the aquatic environment. 

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