Biogeomorphological unit
A major meso-scale biogeomorphological subdivision of a biome that can be easily identified and typically contains distinct biotas e.g. fringing reefs, beaches, tidal flats, mudflats and shallow embayments [1].
- Butler, A., P. Harris, et al. (2001). An Interim Bioregionalisation for the continental slope and deeper waters of the South-East Marine Region of Australia., National Oceans Office.