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ECOZONE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
  • Biogeography
DEF

An area of Earth's surface representing large, very generalized ecological units [that is] characterized by a unique interplay of geologic, climatic, vegetative, wildlife and human activity factors.

OBS

Canada has 20 ecozones: 15 terrestrial and 5 marine.

OBS

Term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
  • Biogéographie
DEF

[...] partie de la surface terrestre représentative de grandes unités écologiques très générales [qui] se caractérise par un ensemble unique de facteurs géologiques, climatiques, végétatifs, fauniques et liés à l'activité humaine.

OBS

Le Canada compte 20 écozones : 15 terrestres et 5 marines.

OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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