Woodland
Woodland
Woodland (pronunciation: /ˈwʊd.lənd/) is a term used to describe a habitat where trees are the dominant plant form. The term originates from the Old English words 'wudu' meaning 'wood' and 'land' meaning 'land'.
Etymology
The term 'woodland' is derived from the Old English words 'wudu' and 'land'. 'Wudu' refers to a 'wood' or 'forest', while 'land' refers to 'ground' or 'territory'. Together, they describe a territory dominated by woods or forests.
Related Terms
- Forest: A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
- Biome: A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat.
- Ecosystem: A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
- Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.
- Habitat: The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
See Also
- Temperate Woodland and Shrubland
- Tropical and Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests
- Tropical and Subtropical Coniferous Forests
- Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
- Temperate Coniferous Forests
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Woodland
- Wikipedia's article - Woodland
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