Preferred Term:
riparian areas
Definition:
The area of land next to a body of water. Riparian areas form the transition between terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- river banks
- riparian zones
- riparian sites
- riparian corridors
- stream banks
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49142
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