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
dendritic drainage system — the commonest type of drainage system comprising a main river with tributaries that themselves have tributaries. Such a system usually occurs on a gentle slope. See also annular, deranged, parallel, rectangular and trellis drainage systems … 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
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
renal system disease — Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human excretory system. They include benign and malignant tumours, infections and inflammations, and obstruction by calculi. Diseases can have an impact on the elimination of… … Universalium
Lake — For other uses, see Lake (disambiguation). Oeschinen Lake in the Swiss Alps A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the… … Wikipedia
