Terrestrial biodiversity is up to 25 times greater than ocean biodiversity. Although a recent discovered method put the total number of species on Earth at 8.7 million of which 2.1 million were estimated to live in the ocean, however this estimate seems to under-represent diversity of microorganisms.
Debenture Bonds. A debenture bond represents money a company has borrowed from the general public, who become creditors of the company. When issuing bonds, a company promises to repay the principal amount it borrows on an agreed-to date, and at a particular rate of interest paid at specified intervals.ebenture Bonds. A debenture bond represents money a company has borrowed from the general public, who become creditors of the company. When issuing bonds, a company promises to repay the principal amount it borrows on an agreed-to date, and at a particular rate of interest paid at specified intervals.
secured bond. Definition. Bond backed by collateral, such as a mortgage or lien, the title to which would be transferred to the bondholders in the event of default. The most common form of secured bonds are mortgage bonds. These bonds are backed by real estate or physical equipment that can be liquidated.