Shrub layer

  • Title

    Shrub layer

  • Definition

    A hypothetical stratum in rainforest forest consisting of shrubs and very small trees of tropical rain forest which is located between the ground layer and the understory tree layer. Compare with understory and emergent.

  • Related Terms

    Stratification

    Ground layer

    Understory tree

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