backdune
Behind the beach
A backdune is a dune that forms behind the primary dune line, sheltered from direct ocean winds.
These secondary dunes typically support more vegetation than exposed foredunes and play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems: The maritime forest began where the backdunes leveled out.
Also called secondary dune.
First dune from shore
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- bermRaised strip alongside roads
- overwashWater crossing a barrier
- aeolianCaused by moving air
saltation · deflation · accretion · erosion · windward · leeward · landform · sediment
Land-water boundary
beachfront · seashore · strand · nearshore · backshore · lagoon · estuary · inlet
Organism's natural environment
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- ecotoneBoundary between distinct habitats
- successionFollowing in order
- microclimateLocalized atmospheric zone
endemic · flora · fauna · invertebrates · reptiles · amphibians · birds · mammals
Sand-binding coastal grass
Restoring lost plant cover
- anchoringFastening securely to position
- restorationReturning something to condition
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- windbreaksBarriers reducing air speed
foredune
First dune from shore
aeolian · saltation · deflation · accretion · erosion · windward · leeward · landform · sediment · drift
shoreline
Land-water boundary
tidal · beachfront · seashore · strand · nearshore · backshore · lagoon · estuary · inlet · spit
habitat
Organism's natural environment
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- ecotoneBoundary between distinct habitats
- successionFollowing in order
microclimate · endemic · flora · fauna · invertebrates · reptiles · amphibians · birds · mammals · insects
beachgrass
Sand-binding coastal grass
goldenrod · lupine · phlox · milkweed · yucca · juniper · bayberry
revegetation
Restoring lost plant cover
- anchoringFastening securely to position
- restorationReturning something to condition
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
windbreaks · planting · protective · management · preservation