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ombrotrophic bog [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Peat and Peat Bogs
- Biogeography
- Ecosystems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ombrotrophic bog
1, record 1, English, ombrotrophic%20bog
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ombrotrophic peatland 2, record 1, English, ombrotrophic%20peatland
correct
- bog 3, record 1, English, bog
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peatland fed exclusively by precipitation and therefore acid and low in nutrients. 1, record 1, English, - ombrotrophic%20bog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
bog: A spongy, poorly-drained, acidic area rich in organic debris but poor in mineral ions and having a peat substrate. 4, record 1, English, - ombrotrophic%20bog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The dominant vegetation [of ombrotrophic bogs] is sphagnum, lichens, and healths, often associated with black spruce. 1, record 1, English, - ombrotrophic%20bog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In bogs, the process of decomposition is further advanced than in fens, making the soil and water more acidic. 5, record 1, English, - ombrotrophic%20bog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bog: term used by Parks Canada. 6, record 1, English, - ombrotrophic%20bog
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tourbières
- Biogéographie
- Écosystèmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourbière ombrotrophe
1, record 1, French, tourbi%C3%A8re%20ombrotrophe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tourbière haute 2, record 1, French, tourbi%C3%A8re%20haute
correct, feminine noun
- tourbière bombée 3, record 1, French, tourbi%C3%A8re%20bomb%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- haut marais 4, record 1, French, haut%20marais
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
tourbière ombrotrophe : Tourbière dont l'alimentation en eau provient exclusivement des précipitations [et qui] forme un habitat très acide où le couvert végétal est dominé par des sphaignes, des lichens et plusieurs éricacées, auxquels s'associent fréquemment l'Épinette noire. 5, record 1, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re%20ombrotrophe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tourbière haute : Milieu humide et acide, riche en résidus végétaux, ne contenant que peu d'éléments minéraux et généralement alimenté par l'eau de pluie; cette tourbière présente souvent un profil bombé. 6, record 1, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re%20ombrotrophe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourbière haute; tourbière ombrotrophe; tourbière bombée : termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 7, record 1, French, - tourbi%C3%A8re%20ombrotrophe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turberas
- Biogeografía
- Ecosistemas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alta turbera
1, record 1, Spanish, alta%20turbera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubera con materia orgánica ácida y pobre en nutrientes. 1, record 1, Spanish, - alta%20turbera
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