Zonation

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Definition of Zonation:
In ecology: Recognizable bands or groupings of plant and animal communities in certain environments, such as within salt marshes and along rocky shorelines. [1]
In coastal zone management: Establishment of buffer zones for coastal protection. See: Setback area.
This is the common definition for Zonation, other definitions can be discussed in the article



References

  1. Jump up Pinet P.R. 1998.Invitation to Oceanography. Jones and Barlett Publishers. p. 508