Appendix 1-7 Glossary
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Inbreeding . The mating of individuals who are more closely related than by chance alone.
Indicator species – A species or group of species chosen as an indicator of, or proxy for, the state of an ecosystem or of a certain process within that ecosystem.
Inland waters –All inland waters except private ponds; and all waters connecting with or tributary to coastal sounds or the ocean extending inland from the dividing line between coastal fishing waters and inland fishing waters agreed upon by the Marine Fisheries Commission and the Wildlife Resources Commission. All waters which are tributary to inland fishing waters and which are not otherwise designated by agreement between the Marine Fisheries Commission and the Wildlife Resources Commission are inland fishing waters. Inland waters are found within the area bound by the inland fishing water boundary description and the headwaters of that particular waterbody. The boundaries between inland waters, coastal waters, and the description of waters that are subject to joint jurisdiction are described in North Carolina’s Administrative Code (15A NCAC 03Q.0201 and 03Q.0202).
Insectivore . An organism that consumes a diet of insects, other small arthropods, or worms.
Interstices (interstitial). Small spaces between objects; most often referring to the fine pores between soil or sand particles through which water is able to flow.
Introduced species – a species whose existence in a given area is due to human action or activity (e.g., accidental or deliberate release) and 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 specific 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. They 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.
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Joint waters - Joint fishing waters are those coastal fishing 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 fishing waters. All waters which are tributary to joint fishing waters and which are not
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