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MARAIS ESTUARIEN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- estuarine marsh
1, record 1, English, estuarine%20marsh
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine marshes are confined to intertidal and supratidal zones of estuaries. Water levels are subjected to tidal changes but water levels do not change as greatly as in other tidal marshes. There is a major input of freshwater in these marshes which makes estuarine marsh waters brackish to fresh. Vegetation develops in zones in response to variations in slope, water depth and salinity gradient. Water is brackish or fresh. 1, record 1, English, - estuarine%20marsh
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marais estuarien
1, record 1, French, marais%20estuarien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les marais estuariens sont dans les marges des zones intertidales et supratidales des estuaires. Les niveaux d'eau changent selon les marées, mais pas autant que dans d'autres marais à marée. Ces marais reçoivent de grandes quantités d'eau douce, ce qui rend les eaux des marais estuariens de saumâtres à douces. La végétation se développe dans les secteurs en réaction aux variations de l'inclinaison, à la profondeur de l'eau et à son degré de salinité. L'eau est saumâtre ou douce. 1, record 1, French, - marais%20estuarien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- estuarine delta marsh
1, record 2, English, estuarine%20delta%20marsh
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine delta marsh: These marshes develop on deltaic areas at the mouths of rivers and streams that flow into estuaries. They occur on tidal flats, levees, bars, lagoons, channels and basins which are elevated above mean low tide levels. Water levels are subjected to periodic flooding by saline and brackish water during high tides that are flushed by inflowing freshwater during low tides. 1, record 2, English, - estuarine%20delta%20marsh
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marais estuarien de delta
1, record 2, French, marais%20estuarien%20de%20delta
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marais estuarien de delta : Ces marais se forment dans les régions deltaïques à l'embouchure des rivières et des ruisseaux coulant dans les estuaires. Ils se trouvent dans les waddens, les levées, les barres, les lagunes, les chenaux et les bassins s'élevant au-dessus du niveau moyen des marées basses. Les niveaux d'eau connaissent des inondations ponctuelles d'eau salée et d'eau saumâtre pendant les plus fortes marées, vidangées par les courants de déversement d'eau douce lors des marées basses. 1, record 2, French, - marais%20estuarien%20de%20delta
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- estuarine bay marsh
1, record 3, English, estuarine%20bay%20marsh
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine bay marsh: These marshes develop along the fringes of tidal flats, bars or tidal channels located within tidal inlets or bays which receive water from rivers and streams. Situated at or below low tide levels, the estuarine bay marsh is subjected to regular inundation by tidal saltwater and freshwater. 1, record 3, English, - estuarine%20bay%20marsh
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marais estuarien de baie
1, record 3, French, marais%20estuarien%20de%20baie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marais estuarien de baie : Ces marais se forment le long des franges de waddens, des barres ou des chenaux de marée à l'intérieur des ruisseaux de marée ou des baies dont l'eau provient de rivières ou de ruisseaux. Situé au niveau ou sous le niveau des marées basses, le marais estuarien de baie est inondé régulièrement par des marées d'eau salée ou d'eau douce. 1, record 3, French, - marais%20estuarien%20de%20baie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- estuarine shore marsh
1, record 4, English, estuarine%20shore%20marsh
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estuarine shore marsh: These marshes occur as linear bands along the shore of estuaries removed from the main outer coast. Freshwater input is significant. 1, record 4, English, - estuarine%20shore%20marsh
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- marais estuarien de rivage
1, record 4, French, marais%20estuarien%20de%20rivage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-02-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- estuarine lagoon marsh
1, record 5, English, estuarine%20lagoon%20marsh
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These marshes occur in embayments, lagoons and open basins in the supratidal and intertidal zone of estuaries. They are susceptible to extreme water level changes. Freshwater input is significant. 1, record 5, English, - estuarine%20lagoon%20marsh
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- marais estuarien de lagune
1, record 5, French, marais%20estuarien%20de%20lagune
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marais estuarien de lagune : Ces marais se trouvent dans les échancrures, les lagunes et les bassins ouverts des zones supratidales et intertidales des estuaires. De gigantesques changements de niveau d'eau s'y produisent. L'entrée d'eau douce est importante. 1, record 5, French, - marais%20estuarien%20de%20lagune
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-06-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- estuarine low marsh
1, record 6, English, estuarine%20low%20marsh
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A marsh influenced by waters of varying salinity and of tidal marine origin. It is located below mean high-water levels and is frequently inundated. It occurs in river estuaries or in connecting bays. 2, record 6, English, - estuarine%20low%20marsh
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bas marais estuarien
1, record 6, French, bas%20marais%20estuarien
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- marais bas d’estuaire 2, record 6, French, marais%20bas%20d%26rsquo%3Bestuaire
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un marais soumis à l'influence d'eaux d'origine maréale à salinité variable. Le marais, situé sous le niveau moyen de pleine mer est inondé, fréquemment. On le rencontre dans les estuaires des cours d'eau ou dans les baies qui y sont reliées. 1, record 6, French, - bas%20marais%20estuarien
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- estuarine high marsh
1, record 7, English, estuarine%20high%20marsh
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A marsh influenced by waters of varying salinity and of tidal marine origin. It is located above mean high-water levels and is inundated only at highest tides and/or storm surges. It occurs in river estuaries or in connecting bays. 2, record 7, English, - estuarine%20high%20marsh
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- haut marais estuarien
1, record 7, French, haut%20marais%20estuarien
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- marais élevé d’estuaire 2, record 7, French, marais%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bestuaire
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un marais soumis à l'influence d'eaux d'origine maréale à salinité variable. Le marais situé au-dessus de niveau moyen de pleine mer, n'est inondé que lors des grandes marées ou d'orages. On le rencontre dans les estuaires des cours d'eau ou dans les baies qui y sont reliées. 1, record 7, French, - haut%20marais%20estuarien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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