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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. geology
  3. geomorphology
  4. topography
  5. landscape position

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landscape position

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Descriptor of the relationship between a wetland and an adjacent waterbody. Four general types are recognized: estuarine (along marine and brackish waters), lotic (along freshwater rivers and streams), lentic (along lakes and reservoirs), and terrene (isolated, surrounded by upland).

    Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Glossary

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49182

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