Dunal

/ˈduːnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characteristic of, or formed by sand dunes; of or pertaining to dunes.

Etymology

From 'dune' (a sand hill, from Dutch 'duin') + adjective-forming suffix '-al,' meaning 'relating to.' This is a standard geographical/geological term.

Kelly Says

Dunal ecosystems are surprisingly complex—the plants that stabilize dunes have adapted to salt spray, shifting sand, and intense sun, making sand dunes more dynamic than they appear.

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