Oceans and Seas
A great expanse of continuous bodies of salt water which together cover more than 70 percent of the earth's surface. Seas may be partially or entirely enclosed by land, and are smaller than the five oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic).
Year introduced: 1987
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Tree Number(s): G01.311.625, G16.500.275.725.500.650, Z01.756
MeSH Unique ID: D009792
Entry Terms:
- Seas and Oceans
- Oceans
- Seas
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