Page values for "Glossary:Tidal marsh"
From Indian River Lagoon Project
"definition" values
1 row is stored for this page| Term | tidal marsh |
| Definition | An extensive, nearly level marsh bordering a coast (as in a shallow lagoon, sheltered bay, or estuary) and regularly inundated by high tides; formed mostly of unconsolidated sediments (e.g. clays, silts, and/or sands and organic materials), and the resistant root mat of salt tolerant plants, a marshy tidal flat. |
| SourceURL | http://nesoil.com/sas/glossary.htm |
| Type | noun |
| Pronunciation | tid·al ( /ˈtīdl/ ) marsh ( /märSH/ ) |
| Sentence | This tidal marsh system of the Indian River Lagoon along Florida's Atlantic Coast supports approximately 10% of the salt marshes in Florida. |
| RelatedURL | http://explorer.natureserve.org/servlet/NatureServe?searchSystemUid=ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.723229 |
| Poster | Admin |
| Postdate | 20191105101450 |
| TermID | 20191105101450 |
