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Ecoregions

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008923

1. A relatively homogeneous ecological area defined by similarity of climate, landform, soil, potential natural vegetation, hydrology, or other ecologically relevant variables (see also bioregions).

2. Ecoregions is a term used to denote regions with general similarity in ecosystem characteristics. This includes types, quality and quantity of natural resources. The classification is designated to serve as a spatial framework for researchers to conduct monitoring, assessment and management programs.

3. Ecological regions that are similar in climate, vegetation, soil type, and geology; water resources within a particular ecoregion have similar natural characteristics and similar responses to stressors.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-008923
FieldEnvironment
SubjectWater
ReferencesBiocriteria Glossary; Aquatic Resource Monitoring - Terminology; Wadeable Streams Assessment Glossary of Terms
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008923",
  "term": "Ecoregions",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A relatively homogeneous ecological area defined by similarity of climate, landform, soil, potential natural vegetation, hydrology, or other ecologically relevant variables (see also bioregions).\n\n2. Ecoregions is a term used to denote regions with general similarity in ecosystem characteristics. This includes types, quality and quantity of natural resources. The classification is designated to serve as a spatial framework for researchers to conduct monitoring, assessment and management programs.\n\n3. Ecological regions that are similar in climate, vegetation, soil type, and geology; water resources within a particular ecoregion have similar natural characteristics and similar responses to stressors.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Biocriteria Glossary",
    "Aquatic Resource Monitoring - Terminology",
    "Wadeable Streams Assessment Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ecoregions/"
}

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