Marine and Freshwater
Definition(s)
The combination of the ecosystem components, processes and benefits / services that characterise the wetland at a given point in time. (Source: Ramsar Convention, Resolution IX.1 Annex A)
Hierarchy
Broader: Wetlands
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caractéristique écologique
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экологический признак
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característica ecológica
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The Convention on Wetlands | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Noumea Convention | 1 article or paragraph |