Campestral

Pronunciation
/kam-pes-truhl/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Campestral
Plural
Campestrals

Definition

A term used to describe the habitat of insects and arachnids that are found in rural or agricultural areas.

Etymology

From Latin 'campestris', meaning 'of or belonging to the countryside'.

Example

Many species of butterflies are considered campestral, as they are commonly found in fields and meadows.

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