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Jungle
Jungle (/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/; from Sanskrit jāṅgala meaning "wild or forest") is a dense, tropical, and often impenetrable vegetation, typically marked by lianas, palms, and tall trees.
Etymology
The term "jungle" originates from the Sanskrit word jāṅgala (जांगल), which translates to "wild" or "forest". The word was first used in English in the 18th century.
Related Terms
- Rainforest: A type of forest characterized by high rainfall, with annual rainfall in the case of tropical rainforests between 2.5 and 4.5 metres (98 and 177 in), and definitions varying by region for temperate rainforests.
- Tropical Rainforest: A hot, moist biome found near the Earth's equator. They are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
- Liana: Long-stemmed, woody vines that are rooted in the soil at ground level and use trees, as well as other means of vertical support, to climb up to the canopy to get access to well-lit areas of the forest.
- Canopy (biology): Aboveground portion of a plant community or crop, formed by plant crowns.
- Understory: The underlying layer of vegetation in a forest or wooded area, beneath the canopy.
- Forest floor: The floor of a forest, which is usually covered with decaying leaves, twigs, fallen trees, and moss.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jungle
- Wikipedia's article - Jungle
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