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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > ecology > ecological zones > ecoregions
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > ecology > ecological zones > ecoregions
Preferred Term:

ecoregions

Definition:
Physical regions which are characterized by their distinct species and communities and are also classified by their similar physical characteristics such as climate, meteorological factors, topography, elevation, soil types, etc.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
ecological zones
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • ecological regions
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5577
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