adjective
- relating to or living in trees
- resembling a tree in structure or appearance
Examples
- Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their lives in the treetops.
- The koala’s arboreal lifestyle makes it perfectly adapted to eucalyptus trees.
- Many arboreal species have developed strong gripping abilities.
- The scientist studied arboreal mammals in the rainforest canopy.
- Squirrels are common arboreal creatures in urban parks.
- The arboreal structure of the coral resembled a underwater tree.
- Arboreal habitats provide shelter and food for countless species.