standing stock
The term 'standing stock' is versatile, used in various fields such as ecology, agriculture, and business to describe quantities of living organisms, livestock, or resources at a specific time.
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Definition
C1Ecology
(technical, academic)The total biomass of organisms present in a specific area at a given time.
Example
- The standing stock of fish in the lake was measured to assess the health of the ecosystem.
C2Agriculture
(british, technical)A device used to restrain livestock for handling or medical procedures.
Example
- The farmer used a standing stock to safely vaccinate the cattle.
B2Resource Management
(technical, business)The amount of a resource, such as timber or fish, available in a particular area at a given time.
Example
- The standing stock of timber in the forest was calculated to plan sustainable logging activities.
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