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Preferred term

riparian zone

Definition

[GEMET] 1) Terrestrial areas where the vegetation complex and microclimate are products of the combined pressure and influence of perennial and/or intermittent water... and soils that exhibit some wetness characteristics. 2) Zone situated on the bank of a water course such as a river or stream.

Broader concept

aquatic ecosystem

Scope note

riparian zone

Creator

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2195-3997

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21890

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Created 10/12/16, last modified 1/13/23

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