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].

  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.
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