tree-dwelling

adjective

Meaning

Living primarily in trees.

Examples

Many tree-dwelling primates have evolved long tails to help them balance while leaping between branches.
The researcher spent months observing the behavior of rare tree-dwelling snakes in the rainforest canopy.

Synonyms: arboreal

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tree-dwelling

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtriːˌdwɛlɪŋ/

Definition

Living primarily in trees.

Examples

Many tree-dwelling primates have evolved long tails to help them balance while leaping between branches.
The researcher spent months observing the behavior of rare tree-dwelling snakes in the rainforest canopy.
Scientists classify this species as tree-dwelling because it rarely descends to the forest floor.

Synonyms of tree-dwelling

Words with a similar meaning to tree-dwelling:

arboreal

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