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PHYSIOGNOMIC SUB-CLASS [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Silviculture
DEF

A level in the classification hierarchy determined by the predominant leaf phenology of classes defined by tree, shrub, or dwarf shrub stratum (evergreen, deciduous, mixed evergreen-deciduous) and the average vegetation height for the herbaceous stratum (tall, medium, short).

OBS

Different variables are applied to this hierarchical level in the sparsely vegetated class.

Key term(s)
  • physiognomic sub-class

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Sylviculture
OBS

Classement physionomique des groupements végétaux : classement fondé sur l'aspect général du groupement : bois, landes, marécages, cultures, etc.

OBS

physionomie de la végétation : Aspect relatif de la phytocénose donné par la forme biologique dominante. Elle est étroitement liée à la formation végétale.

Spanish

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