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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. ecology
  3. ecological zones
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. ecology
  3. ecological zones

Preferred term

ecological zones

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Large biogeographical units of land/water that are characterized by their distinct species and communities. The major ecozones are further divided into many smaller ecoregions which share similar natural communities, climate, meteorological factors, topography, elevation, soil types, edaphic factors, and/or other physical characteristics.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • biogeographical realms
  • ecological zonation
  • ecozones

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17392

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