Pflanzendecke

plant cover

noun PFLAN-tsen-dek-eh Rare

Also means

vegetation cover

Usage Note

Pflanzendecke refers to the layer of vegetation covering the ground surface. Ecology uses it to measure soil protection and biodiversity; a dense Pflanzendecke prevents erosion.

Examples

"Die Pflanzendecke des Waldes schützt den Boden vor Erosion."

Natural Translation

The plant cover of the forest protects the soil from erosion.

Literal Translation

The plant-cover of-the forest protects the soil from erosion.

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