Moorvegetation

bog vegetation

noun MOHR-ve-ge-tah-tsyohn Rare

Also means

peatland plant community

Usage Note

Moorvegetation refers collectively to the plant life characteristic of bogs and fens, including Torfmoos, Wollgras and carnivorous plants. It is a key term in landscape ecology and conservation biology.

Examples

"Die typische Moorvegetation ist auf nährstoffarme, saure Böden angewiesen."

Natural Translation

The typical bog vegetation depends on nutrient-poor, acidic soils.

Literal Translation

The typical bog-vegetation is on nutrient-poor, acidic soils dependent.

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