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Record 1 2007-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Peat and Peat Bogs
  • Ecosystems
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

A poorly drained area covered by mats of moss that slowly decompose in successive layers to form material called peat.

OBS

There are two types of peatbog: the bog and the fen.

OBS

peatbog; bog: terms used by Parks Canada.

OBS

peat bog: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourbières
  • Écosystèmes
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Milieu humide qui se caractérise par la présence de tourbe (matière végétale plus ou moins décomposée), et d'une certaine quantité d'eau qui varie selon les saisons et dont la surface est couverte d'un tapis flottant de mousses, plus ou moins continu.

OBS

On distingue deux types de tourbière : la tourbière haute et la tourbière basse.

OBS

tourbière : terme en usage à Parcs Canada et à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Turberas
  • Ecosistemas
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
DEF

Lugar en que se acumula la turba.

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