Definition of "azonal" []

• Not divided into zones. (adjective)
• Geology Of or relating to soils characterized by poorly developed horizons and by a strong resemblance to the parent material. (adjective)

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• "Two azonal vegetation types, mangrove communities at the major river mouths and swamp vegetation in floodplains on the lower reaches of the larger rivers, are also found within the ecoregion."
• "There are also small areas of azonal limestone and freshwater swamp forests."
• "In addition, there are two intra-zonal/azonal types: flood plain (riparian) forest along the rivers and wetlands."