Species that are morphologically nearly identical and closely related genetically, but which are reproductively isolated and cannot interbreed sucessfully to produce fertile offspring. (https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/204272)
The bearing capacity of a foundation is the maximum load per unit area that the supporting soil can sustain without shear failure (Terzaghi, 1943). More generally, bearing capacity may also refer to the maximum pressure that other supporting materials (such as rock, ice, timber, concrete, or piles) can sustain without failure or excessive deformation. (Adapted from Terzaghi, K. 1943. Theoretical soil mechanics. New York: John Wiley & Sons.)
Way of feeding consisting of choosing a given kind of food and/or food organisms. (Leopold, M. (comp.) (1978) Glossary of inland fishery terms / Glossaire de termes utilisés dans le domaine des pêches intérieures. EIFAC Occasional Paper (12): 126 p.)
