Glossary:V Words

vertebrate ( ver·te·brate / ˈvərdəbrət,ˈvərdəˌbrāt ) noun

animal having a backbone.

vertical stratification noun

laying of fresh water on top of salt water, also known as “salt wedge” effect; occurs when the fresh and salt water is not vigorously mixed together by turbulence.

vessel ( ves·sel / ˈvesəl ) noun

Every watercraft or other contrivance capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.