6. Glossary

ATP : ATP

Adenosine Tri Phosphate, the cell's major source of energy, since it has two energy-rich chemical bonds.

Langerhans cell; Langerhans cell

Skin cell involved in immune defense.

Chemocline; chemocline

Chemical interface between different layers of sea or lake water when they do not mix.

Endoréique; endorheic

Refers to regions where river waters do not reach the sea. They cover around 11% of the continental surface.

Halite; halite

Chemical compound of sodium chloride (NaCl) in mineral form.

Halophile extrême; extreme halophile

Micro-organism requiring the presence of a large quantity of salt (NaCl) for its growth,...