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Riparian zone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The habitat along the banks of a river that is influenced by water and supports diverse plant and animal communities.

AP course connection

Topic 4.6: 4.6 Watersheds

Unit 4

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