Definition for Difference between revisions of "Biomass"

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2. The total dry weight of all living organisms within  a unit area; plant an animal matter that can in any way be used as a source of energy.   
 
2. The total dry weight of all living organisms within  a unit area; plant an animal matter that can in any way be used as a source of energy.   
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[[Category:Economics]]
 
[[Category:Economics]]
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3. Organic material that makes up living organisms.
 
3. Organic material that makes up living organisms.
  
 
[[Category: Environmental & Conservation Biology]]
 
[[Category: Environmental & Conservation Biology]]

Latest revision as of 16:26, 8 March 2018

1. A quantitative estimate of the total mass of living matter in a given area, usually measured in grams or kilograms per square metre.

2. The total dry weight of all living organisms within a unit area; plant an animal matter that can in any way be used as a source of energy.

3. Organic material that makes up living organisms.