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riverine science definition

  1. Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river.
  2. Relating to a system of inland wetlands and deep-water habitats associated with nontidal flowing water, characterized by the absence of trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation. Compare lacustrine, marine, palustrine.

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