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Arboreal

usgb/ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/Volume
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Use 'arboreal' to describe animals that primarily live, move, or feed in trees. SlideMonkeys have an arboreal existence, skillfully navigating the treetops.
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'Arboreal' suggests the subject seldom comes to the ground, differentiating from terrestrial organisms. SlideSquirrels are predominately arboreal, unlike rabbits.
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Home up HighPlay
Highlight the way 'arboreal' animals make their home in tree branches or hollows. SlideMany birds are arboreal, building nests high above the ground.