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formation type
formation type A world vegetation type which has a relatively uniform appearance and life-forms. A formation is a geographically distinct component of a formation type. For example, the tropical rain forest is a formation type, which has a number of formations, each with a distinctive structure and physiognomy. The term ‘biome’ is nearly synonymous with ‘formation type’, and ‘formations’ are also known as ‘regions’. A formation type is generally regarded as climatic climax vegetation.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "formation type." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "formation type." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-formationtype.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "formation type." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-formationtype.html |
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formation type
formation type A world vegetation type which has a relatively uniform appearance and life-forms. A formation is a geographically distinct component of a formation type. For example, the tropical rain forest is a formation type, which has a number of formations, each with a distinctive structure and physiognomy. The term ‘biome’ is nearly synonymous with ‘formation type’, and ‘formations’ are also known as ‘regions’. A formation type is generally regarded as climatic climax vegetation.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "formation type." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "formation type." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-formationtype.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "formation type." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-formationtype.html |
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