zonation
zonation
Definition
zo·na·tion (zō nā′s̸hən)
noun
- the state of being zonal or arranged in zones
- arrangement in zones, or bands, as of color
- the distribution of plants or animals in biogeographic zones
zonation
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- community: The southern end of the spit has a particularly fine series of undisturbed ridges, with zonation of communities determined by the ridge pattern.
- specie: In all cases there is a distinct zonation of species down the shore, which principally reflects the degree of immersion by the tide.
- vegetation: Vegetation on the mountain: a brief summary The zonation of the vegetation is closely related to topography.
- area: Is this reflected in the zonation of the area and the process by which it was arrived at?
- plant: Colman, J. ( 1933 ) The nature of the intertidal zonation of plants and animals.
Converse of object
- show: A natural saltmarsh system shows a clear zonation according to the frequency of inundation.
- well-develop: Site selection rationale All the selected sites are extensive and have an exceptionally well-developed zonation of vegetation.
- affect: Coastal microclimate is important mainly as it affects plant zonation ( see below ).
Adjective modifier
- altitudinal: Global warming will have a pronounced effect on mountain ecosystems due to the altitudinal zonation which occurs in relatively short horizontal distances.
- distinct: In all cases there is a distinct zonation of species down the shore, which principally reflects the degree of immersion by the tide.
- clear: A natural saltmarsh system shows a clear zonation according to the frequency of inundation.
- vertical: Five vegetation belts are defined according to vertical zonation.
- complex: There are complex zonations present and many differences exist between the individual fens that comprise the site.
- characteristic: The site supports a wide variety of community types, with the characteristic zonation from pioneer to upper marsh vegetation.
Modifies a noun
- pattern: The chart clearly illustrates the plant zonation patterns in the wetland.
- map: Hazard zonation map for volcanoes 1, 3 & 4 and a very basic location map for volcano 2. Summary sheet.
Noun used with modifier
- plant: The chart clearly illustrates the plant zonation patterns in the wetland.
- vegetation: Vegetation zonations will then be determined across the saltmarsh using the selected CASI and ATM multi-spectral data.
- hazard: Hazard zonation map for volcanoes 1, 3 & 4 and a very basic location map for volcano 2. Summary sheet.
- community: Further diversity is due to the presence of sheltered gullies and tunnels where the community zonation is influenced by tidal flows.
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