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nurse log

/nɜːrs lɒɡ/

Traduction: Tronc d'arbre tombé qui, en se décomposant, fournit un substrat riche en nutriments favorisant la germination et la croissance de jeunes plants, notamment dans les écosystèmes forestiers.

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/nɜːrs lɒɡ/C1formalscientific
  • frTronc d'arbre tombé qui, en se décomposant, fournit un substrat riche en nutriments favorisant la germination et la croissance de jeunes plants, notamment dans les écosystèmes forestiers.

A fallen tree that provides a nutrient-rich environment for new seedlings and plants to grow, commonly found in forest ecosystems.

  1. Fallen tree supporting new growthC1formal

    A fallen, decaying tree trunk that provides nutrients, moisture, and a stable substrate for seedlings and other plants to grow.

    frarbre-nourrice (sur souche en décomposition)

    • In the old-growth forest, a nurse log was covered in moss and ferns.
    • Many young trees sprout directly from a nurse log, using its nutrients.
    • The hiker pointed out a nurse log that was home to several species of fungi.