Definition for Stream order
From Biology Forums Dictionary
Revision as of 20:51, 30 August 2011 by Biolove (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "A numerical classification of streams whereby they occur in a stream drainage network. Headwater streams are first-order streams, joining of two first-order streams forms a secon...")
A numerical classification of streams whereby they occur in a stream drainage network. Headwater streams are first-order streams, joining of two first-order streams forms a second-order stream, joining of two second-order streams forms a third-order stream, and so forth.