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Record 1 2011-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Biogeography
DEF

Rain-loving or capable of withstanding much rain, as the plants of the humid tropic region.

CONT

Two main types of forest may be distinguished each occupying about half the forest area: the evergreen forest in the south and south west (the ombrophilous sector), and the semi-deciduous forest (the mesophilous sector) to the north of this.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Biogéographie
DEF

Se dit d'une espèce végétale qui est favorisée par une humidité atmosphérique élevée ou par l'abondance et la fréquence des précipitations.

CONT

Forêt ombrophile, forêt des régions très pluvieuses, dans les zones équatoriale et tropicale humides.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec sciaphile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
  • Biogeografía
DEF

Que gusta de los ambientes con lluvia abundante.

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