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Estuaries MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Estuaries
Tree Number(s)
G01.311.625.540
Unique ID
D063366
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D063366
Scope Note
A partially enclosed body of water, and its surrounding coastal habitats, where saltwater from the ocean mixes with fresh water from rivers or streams. The resulting mixture of seawater and fresh water is called brackish water and its salinity can range from 0.5 to 35 ppt. (accessed http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/estuaries/estuaries01_whatis.html)
Entry Term(s)
Fjord
Public MeSH Note
2013
History Note
2013
Date Established
2013/01/01
Date of Entry
2012/07/03
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Estuaries Preferred
Fjord Related
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