Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States
Table 2
Table 2. Salinity Modifiers used in this classification system.
Coastal Modifiersa | |||
Hyperhaline | |||
Euhaline | |||
Mixohaline (Brackish) | |||
Fresh | |||
aCoastal Modifiers are used in the Marine and Estuarine Systems. bInland Modifiers are used in the Riverine, Lacustrine, and Palustrine Systems. cThe term Brackish should not be used for inland wetlands or deepwater habitats. |
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