Preferred Term:
oxbow lakes
Definition:
Small, U-shaped lakes formed when a meander bend is cut off from the main stream channel of a river or stream.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49014
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