 [rĭ-pâŕē-ən]
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Depending on the underlying geology and surrounding topography, there are many kinds of stream and river habitats. They eventually join larger, slower-moving rivers like the Connecticut River, which is the largest river in New England.
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Riparian vegetation refers to the vegetation that grows along the shores of freshwater rivers and lakes. Riparian comes from the Latin ripa, meaning a stream or river bank. The cottonwood zone of the riparian forest has a complex architecture. Below the trees are layers of shrubs, herbs and vines.
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The forested land along rivers, streams, and lakes is known as the "riparian zone". Riparian comes from the Latin word ripa, which means bank. Riparian zones are areas of transition between aquatic and upland ecosystems, and they offer numerous, yet often overlooked, benefits to wildlife and people.
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riparian adj. Of, on, or relating to the banks of a natural course of water. [From Latin rīpārius , from rīpa Relating to a river bank. Owners of land crossed or bounded by a river have riparian rights to use the river for domestic purposes, for the watering of livestock, for generating power,
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Definition of riparian in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of riparian. Pronunciation of riparian. Translations of riparian. riparian synonyms, riparian antonyms. Information about riparian in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. riparian zones, Salmon in the Pacific Northwest feed off riparian insects;
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Riparian zone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Definition of riparian at Dictionary.com with free audio pronunciation. riparian synonyms and translations. Crossword and puzzle games. 8 dictionary results for: riparian...
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