Vegetation Tension Zone - LIAS Glossary

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vegetation tension zone (noun, biogeography term, pl. vegetation tension zones) – a geographical belt along the periphery of the distribution area, where organisms or populations reach their natural distribution limit; e. g., the timberline, or transition zones between floristic kingdoms.

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Referenced by: Floristic Kingdom, Tension Zone

Resources: Flora Australia Fungi