Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.
Vernal pool — Vernal pools, also called ephemeral pools, are temporary pools of water. They are devoid of fish, and thus allow the safe development of natal amphibian and insect species.CharacteristicsMost pools are dry for at least part of the year and fill… … Wikipedia
Loch Lomond Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve — The Loch Lomond Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve is in Lake County, California. It is one of 119 ecological reserves [The ecological reserve system was authorized by the state legislature in 1968. The mission of the reserve system is the… … Wikipedia
Vernal Fall — Infobox Waterfall name = Vernal Fall caption = Vernal Fall from Mist Trail location = Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP, CA, US type = Plunge height = convert|317|ft|abbr=on height longest = convert|240|ft|abbr=on number drops = 1 average flow = world … Wikipedia
Natural pool — This German swimming pond highlights how NSPs can be designed to resemble a part of the surrounding environs … Wikipedia
Anchialine pool — Anchialine Ponds in Waikaloa Beach, Hawaii An anchialine pool or pond is a landlocked body with a subterranean connection to the ocean. Anchialine pools are a feature of coastal aquifers which are density stratified, with the water near the… … Wikipedia
Brine pool — These craters mark the formation of brine pools, from which salt has seeped through the seafloor and encrusted the nearby substrate … Wikipedia
Emerald Pool — is the name of a small, shallow lake located immediately above Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park. It is named for its deep green color, which is caused by algae living on the rocks at the bottom of the pool. In the summertime during… … Wikipedia
Linderiella occidentalis — Taxobox | name = Linderiella occidentalis status = LR/nt status system = IUCN2.3 regnum = Animalia phylum =Arthropoda subphylum = Crustacea classis = Branchiopoda ordo = Anostraca familia = Chirocephalidae genus = Linderiella species = L.… … Wikipedia
Conservancy fairy shrimp — Branchinecta conservatio Conservation status Endangered (IUCN 2.3) … Wikipedia
Midvalley fairy shrimp — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum … Wikipedia
