ScienceJuly 15, 2026
interfluve
/ˈɪntərfluːv/
Definition
An area of land situated between two rivers or streams that flow in the same general direction.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'fluvius' meaning 'river'. It entered scientific terminology to precisely describe the higher ground or landmasses delineated by surrounding watercourses.
In the news
In the article, the term describes the specific geographical pocket between the Lomami and Congo rivers where the new monkey species was discovered. This isolated landmass is key to explaining why the species remained unknown for so long.
Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest
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