unbranched stream

См. также в других словарях:

• stream order — a classification of stream complexity based on the number of tributaries. The smallest unbranched tributary in a watershed is called order 1; a stream formed by the confluence of two order 1 streams is called order 2; a stream formed by the …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• stream order —    An integer system applied to tributaries (stream segments) that documents their relative position within a drainage basin network as determined by the pattern of its confluences. The order of the drainage basin is determined by the highest… …   Glossary of landform and geologic terms

• river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… …   Universalium

• Cordyline australis — For other plants with this name, see Cabbage tree (disambiguation). Cordyline australis Cordyline australis on farmland, South Island, New Zealand …   Wikipedia

• fish — fishless, adj. /fish/, n., pl. (esp. collectively) fish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) fishes, v. n. 1. any of various cold blooded, aquatic vertebrates, having gills, commonly fins, and typically an elongated body covered with …   Universalium

• Fish — /fish/, n. Hamilton, 1808 93, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1869 77. * * * I Any of more than 24,000 species of cold blooded vertebrates found worldwide in fresh and salt water. Living species range from the primitive lampreys and hagfishes… …   Universalium

• Western Africa — ▪ region, Africa Introduction       region lying south of the Sahara and east and north of the Atlantic Ocean. It is latitudinally divided into two parallel belts of land: the western portion of the Sudan, a geographic area that stretches across… …   Universalium

• Onychophora — Temporal range: 40–0 Ma …   Wikipedia

• Exocrine gland — Exocrine glands are glands that secrete their products (enzymes) into ducts (duct glands). They are the counterparts to endocrine glands, which secrete their products (hormones) directly into the bloodstream (ductless glands) or release hormones… …   Wikipedia

• Drosera regia — Drosera regia …   Wikipedia

• Arundo donax — Giant Cane (Arundo donax) Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …   Wikipedia