Hydrogeomorphic
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-013670
Classification: A wetland classification system based on the position of a wetland in the landscape (geomorphic setting), dominant sources of water, and the flow and fluctuation of water once in the wetland. Hydrogeomorphic classes include riverine, depressional, slope, mineral soil flats, organic soil flats, estuarine fringe, and lacustrine fringe.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-013670 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Water |
| Abbreviation | HGM |
| References | Glossary of Wetland Bioassessment Terms |
Record as JSON
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