NURSE LOG
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Nurse Log.
Nurse Log - as a noun
A large decomposing tree trunk that has fallen, usually in a forest; the decaying wood provides moisture and nutrients for a variety of insects and plants
Example Sentences
"The fallen tree in the forest had become a nurse log, providing a habitat for various organisms."
"The decomposing nurse log was covered in mosses, fungi, and small plants."
"As the nurse log rotted away, it released nutrients into the soil, benefiting nearby trees."
"The forest ecology class studied the role of nurse logs in supporting biodiversity."
"A group of insects was observed living within the hollow of a nurse log."
