Élszéli

Élszéli is a geographical term referring to the edge or boundary of something, often a natural feature. The Hungarian word translates directly to "edge" or "border." In geology, élszéli can describe the contact zone between different rock formations or a geological fault line. It can also be used in hydrology to denote the edge of a body of water, such as the shore of a lake or the bank of a river. In ecology, élszéli describes the transition area between two distinct habitats, like the boundary between a forest and a meadow. These edge environments, or ecotones, often exhibit unique biodiversity due to the combination of species from both adjacent habitats and the presence of species adapted specifically to the edge conditions. Understanding élszéli is important in various scientific disciplines for mapping, resource management, and studying ecological interactions. The precise meaning can vary depending on the context in which the term is used, but the core concept remains that of a transitional or boundary zone.