Agrosteral

/æɡˈrɒstərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of pastures, meadows, or grasslands used for grazing animals.

Etymology

Derived from Greek agrostis (grass) with the Latin suffix -alis (-al). This is a technical botanical term that developed in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Agrosteral ecosystems are crucial for biodiversity—grasslands support way more species than people realize, from insects to birds to mammals, yet we've converted most of them to farms.

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