Biological indicator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001282",
  "term": "Biological indicator",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An organism or a biological response that provides information about the quality of the environment or the presence of pollutants. These indicators can reflect changes in ecosystem health, biodiversity, or the impact of specific contaminants. Lichens, for example, are often used as biological indicators of air quality.",
  "synonyms": [
    "bioindicator",
    "indicator species"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "abundance",
    "biodiversity",
    "biotic index",
    "ecosystem",
    "population",
    "species richness"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 848 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biological-indicator/"
}