Glossary
Interstices (interstitial) —Small spaces between objects; most often referring to the fne pores between soil or sand particles through which water is able to fow. Introduced species —A species whose existence in a given area is due to human action or activity (e.g., accidental or deliberate release) that has led to its dispersal across natural geographic barriers, and/or has produced conditions favorable to its growth and spread. Introduced species can be native to an area while being nonnative to a specifc habitat (as in the case of some aquatic species). Introduced species can become invasive when they exert competitive pressure on native species. Invasive species —A species occurring outside of its native range and whose introduction does or is likely to cause harm or threaten the survival of native species. Tey may be referred to as an injurious species when their presence is detrimental to native populations or may generically be referred to as ‘pest species.’ Invertebrate —An organism without a backbone. Joint waters —Joint fshing waters are those coastal fshing waters, hereinafter set out, denominated by agreement of the Marine Fisheries Commission and the Wildlife Resources Commission pursuant to NC General Statutes [G.S. 113132(e)] as joint fshing waters. All waters which are tributary to joint fsh- ing waters and which are not otherwise designated by agreement between the Marine Fisheries Commission and the Wildlife Resources Commission are classifed as joint fshing waters. Te boundaries between inland waters, coastal waters, and the description of waters that are subject to joint juris- diction are described in North Carolina’s Administrative Code (15A NCAC 03Q.0201 and 03Q.0202). Juvenile —A generalized age category between immature and adult; may or may not be sexually mature. Keystone species —A species whose impacts on its community or ecosystem are large, and much larger than would be expected from its abundance. Lacustrine system —Lakes; impounded water bodies with salinity below 0.5 ppt and situ- ated in a topographic depression or dammed river channel. Lakes are generally greater than 8 ha (20 acres) in size and deeper than 2 m (6.6 ft) Marine system —Open ocean overlying the continental shelf and coastline exposed to waves and currents of the open ocean shoreward to extreme high water of spring tides; or the seaward limit of the Estuarine System. Salinities exceed 30 ppt. Marine —Having to do with the sea, including salt water gulfs and oceans. Maternity colony —A group of pregnant or nursing animals that gather into a single large colony for the purpose of rearing young.
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