nonarboreal
/ˌnɑnɑrˈbɔriəl/
adjective
- Not living in or relating to trees; ground-dwelling.
- Unlike monkeys, gorillas are mostly nonarboreal and spend their time on the ground.
- Many nonarboreal animals have strong legs for running rather than climbing.
- The nonarboreal lizard prefers rocky deserts over forests.
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