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Record 1 1998-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Peat and Peat Bogs
DEF

A pattern of narrow (2-3 m wide), low (less than 1 m deep) ridges oriented at right angles to the direction of drainage. Wet depressions or pools occur between the ridges. The water and peat are very low in nutrients ... Peat thickness exceeds 1 m.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourbières
DEF

Ensemble de crêtes étroites (de 2 à 3 m de largeur) et basses (de moins de 1 m de profondeur) perpendiculaires à l'écoulement de l'eau. Des dépressions mouillées ou des mares sont intercalées entre les crêtes. [...] La tourbe a une épaisseur supérieure à 1 m.

Key term(s)
  • tourbière cordée

Spanish

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