understory
noun
Pronunciation: ˈʌndərˌstɔːri
Definition
The layer of vegetation in a forest that grows between the forest floor and the main canopy.
Examples
The understory provides essential habitat for many species of birds and small mammals.
Low light levels in the understory mean that plants living there must be shade-tolerant.
Conservationists are concerned about how invasive species are altering the composition of the forest understory.
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