Interpolation:
statistic process or technique used to estimate intermediate values of a function (or measurement) on the basis of known initial values.

Intertidal:
of the area subject to tidal variation, i.e., of the area lying between the highest level of high tide and the lowest level of low tide.

Landsat:
family of satellites designed to observe the Earth through multi-spectral sensors.

Landscape ecology:
ecological science which brings together the different hierarchical levels of complexity of ecosystems, providing a homogenous and original approach to their interpretation.

Limestone:
sedimentary rock formed mainly of carbonates. The two most important components are calcite and dolomite. Limestones may be of organic or chemical origin. Cf. Plate 10.

Lipophile:
having an affinity for fats.

Lock:
on a watercourse, a section of a canal or river that is closed off by gates so that the water level can be raised or lowered, enabling navigation between stretches of water on different levels.