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Preferred term

riparian zone

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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

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0912

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