Littoral zone

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Littoral_zone)

The littoral zone is the part of a sea, lake or river that is close to the shore. In coastal environments the littoral zone extends from the high water mark, which is rarely inundated, to shoreline areas that are permanently submerged. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Littoral environment

Approved Date
04-Jan-2013

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