Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
Drainage system (geomorphology) — In geomorphology, a drainage system is the pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin. They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the… … Wikipedia
Drainage system (Geomorphology) — In geomorphology, a drainage system is the pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular watershed. They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the… … Wikipedia
drainage system — several types of drainage system for rivers are recognised, namely annular, dendritic, deranged, parallel, rectangular and trellis (all q.v.) … Dictionary of ichthyology
annular drainage system — a drainage system arranged in a circular fashion around a central basin. See also dendritic, deranged, parallel and rectangular drainage systems … Dictionary of ichthyology
deranged drainage system — a system without any obvious or coherent pattern as a result of much geological disturbance, as in areas cleared of soil cover by ice ages. The drainage patterns are still being determined and the glaciers left much water that accumulates in low… … Dictionary of ichthyology
rectangular drainage system — a system of streams arranged around faults in the ground. See also annular, dendritic, deranged, parallel and trellis drainage systems … Dictionary of ichthyology
trellis drainage system — a system found where streams run parallel to structures in the bedrock with minor tributaries coming in at right angles. See also annular, dendritic, deranged, parallel and rectangular drainage systems … Dictionary of ichthyology
parallel drainage system — a pattern of rivers caused by steep slopes with some relief, often found in mountainous areas. The rivers are fast and straight with few tributaries. See also annular, dendritic, deranged, rectangular and trellis drainage systems … Dictionary of ichthyology
dendritic — adjective Date: 1816 resembling or having dendrites ; branching like a tree < a dendritic drainage system > < dendritic cells > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Lymphoid system — Lymphatic drainage redirects here. For the massage technique, see Manual lymphatic drainage. Lymphoid System An image displaying the lymphoid system. Latin … Wikipedia
