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Record 1 1989-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Shallow water confined to the upper littoral or near-shore zone of permanent open water bodies. Shore water may occupy large portions of shallow bays or shoals, merging with deep water zones.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Eau peu profonde limitée à la zone littorale supérieure ou à la zone près des rives d'étendues d'eau ouvertes permanentes. L'eau pré-littorale peut occuper de vastes portions de baies peu profondes ou de hauts-fonds, se fusionnant aux zones d'eau profonde.

Spanish

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