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The '''Indian River Lagoon Glossary''' is a multimedia dictionary that contains words and phrases commonly found in IRL documents and discussions. The glossary defines word phrases using referenced definitions along with local examples.  
The '''Indian River Lagoon Glossary''' is a multimedia dictionary that contains words and phrases commonly found in IRL documents and discussions. The glossary defines word phrases using referenced definitions along with local examples.  


Each definition page displays the word phrase, word class, written and audio pronunciation, definition, definition source, synonyms, example sentence, related on-site articles, external web links and an image if available.
Glossary definition pages display:
* Word phrase
* Word Class
* Written and audio pronunciation
* Definition
* Definition Source
* Synonyms
* Example sentence
* Related articles
* Web Links
* Image


Some glossary pages, such as [[Glossary:Estuary]] or [[Glossary:Baffle Box|Baffle Box]], may also display an expanded definition area with additional descriptive text, images, videos and maps.  
<p>Some glossary pages, such as [[Glossary:Estuary|estuary]] or [[Glossary:Baffle box|baffle box]], may also display an expanded definition area with additional descriptive text, images, videos and maps. Select a term to view it's definition page.</p></div>
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Latest revision as of 08:50, February 1, 2022

The Indian River Lagoon Glossary is a multimedia dictionary that contains words and phrases commonly found in IRL documents and discussions. The glossary defines word phrases using referenced definitions along with local examples.

Glossary definition pages display:

  • Word phrase
  • Word Class
  • Written and audio pronunciation
  • Definition
  • Definition Source
  • Synonyms
  • Example sentence
  • Related articles
  • Web Links
  • Image

Some glossary pages, such as estuary or baffle box, may also display an expanded definition area with additional descriptive text, images, videos and maps. Select a term to view it's definition page.

Indian River Lagoon Glossary

Glossary Terms and Definitions

TermDefinition
TermDefinition
abiotic factors non-living characteristics of a habitat or ecosystem that affect organisms&#039; life processes.
adaptation a behavior or physical trait that evolved by natural selection and increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in a specific environment.
aeration The process of exposing water to air, allowing air and water to mix and water to absorb the gasses in air.
aerobic with air, oxygen.
algae a simple, nonflowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms.
anadromous fish that live their adult lives in the ocean but move into freshwater streams to reproduce or spawn.
anerobic without air, no oxygen.
anthropogenic arising from human activity.
backshore That part of the beach that is usually dry, being reached only by the highest tides, and by extension, a narrow strip of relatively flat coast bordering the sea.
  • The area of a shore that lies between the average high tide mark and the vegetation.
baffle box An underground stormwater management device that uses barriers (or baffles) to slow the flow of untreated stormwater, allowing particulates to settle in the box before the stormwater is released into the environment.
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See Also

  • Glossary Home: Displays the entire IRL Glossary in a searchable dynamic table.
  • Glossary Index: An index of all glossary terms and their definition pages.
  • Glossary List: A compact glossary list suitable for download or print. Provided as an educational resource for teachers and students.
  • Abbreviations: A list of common Indian River Lagoon abbreviations, acronyms and initialisms.
  • Add a Definition or Abbreviation to the dictionary.

Glossary Index

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