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Biological diversity

Biological diversity, 'biological diversity' means the variability among living organisms from all sources and the ecological complexes of which they are part, and includes diversity within species or between species and of eco-systems. [Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003), s. 2(b)]...


Biological resources

Biological resources, 'biological resources' means plants, animals and micro-organisms or parts thereof, their genetic material and by-products (excluding Value Added Products) with actual or potential use or value, but does not include human genetic material. [Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003), s. 2(c)]...


Biological weapons

Biological weapons, are (i) microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no jurisdiction for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes and, (ii) weapons, equipment or delivery systems specially designated to case such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict. [Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (21 of 2005), s. 4(a)]...


Biologic

Of or relating to biology...


biologism

use of biological principles in explaining human behavior especially social behavior...


Electro biology

That branch of biology which treats of the electrical phenomena of living organisms...


Benefit claimers

Benefit claimers, 'benefit claimers' means the conservers of biological resources, their byproducts, creators and holders of knowledge and information relating to the use of such biological resources, innovations and practices associated with such use and application. [Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003) s. 2(a)]...


Research

Research, means study or systematic investigation of any biological resource or technological applica-tion, that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof to make or modify products or processes for any use. [Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003), s. 2(m)]...


Sustainable use

Sustainable use, means the use of components of biological diversity in such manner and at such rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of the biological diversity thereby maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations. [Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003), s. 2(o)]...


Biologist

A student of biology one versed in the science of biology...


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