distributaries (streams)

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Scope note
Streams that form branches or man-made streams that flow away from the main stream. Examples are deltas and irrigation canals. For streams flowing into and contributing to the flow of a larger body, use "tributaries (streams)."
distributaries
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024