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arboreal
01
related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems
Examples
The tropical rainforest supports a rich diversity of arboreal plant life high in the canopy, including epiphytic orchids, ferns and bromeliads.
02
(of animals) adapted to or living high in trees, rather than on the ground
Examples
Arboreal snakes like green tree pythons can expertly maneuver through foliage and ascend even the tallest tree trunks to hunt small birds and mammals.
03
having the form, shape, or branching pattern of a tree
Examples
The coral had an arboreal structure, spreading like branches.
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nonarboreal
arboreal
