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ABUNDANCE ZONE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Biogeography
DEF

A body of strata containing the maximum abundance of a particular taxon occurring within the stratigraphic range of that taxon, and after which the zone is named.

OBS

The acme-zone has been called epibole (although epibole in its original definition has no reference to acme) ...

OBS

acme zone; epibole; abundance zone; flood zone; peak zone: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Biogéographie
DEF

Ensemble de strates à l'intérieur desquelles une espèce atteint son «acmé» ou développement maximal.

OBS

zone d'apogée; zone d'abondance; épibole; zone de maxima : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
  • Biogeografía
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