Invaders Glossary of Terms

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land cover - The physical coverage of land, usually expressed in terms of vegetation cover, or lack thereof.

larvae - The early life history stage of many invertebrates, amphibians and fishes, that is unlike its adult form and must metamorphose before assuming adult characteristics.

latitude - A north-south measurement of position on Earth, defined by the angle measured from a horizontal plane located at Earth's center that is perpendicular to the polar axis and measured in degrees, minutes and seconds. Measurements range from equator (0 degree

life cycle analysis - A comprehensive examination of the environmental and economic effects of a product at every stage of its existence, from production to disposal and beyond. Also known as cradle-to-grave assessment.

longitude - An east-west measurement of position on Earth, measured from a vertical plane running through the polar axis and the prime meridian, recorded in degrees, minutes and seconds ranging from 0 degrees at the prime meridian to 180 degrees west and east. (A lin