hummocks Synonyms
hummocks Meaning
hummocks
a ridge of ice, hammock entry 2 sense 2, a rounded knoll or hillock, a ridge or pile of ice, a rounded mound of earth
hummocks Sentence Examples
- The boggy landscape was dotted with hummocks, elevated mounds of vegetation.
- The Sphagnum moss hummocks provided a spongy and acidic substrate for specialized plant species.
- After heavy rainfall, the hummocks transformed into waterlogged islands, creating a mosaic of wet and dry habitats.
- The intricate patterns of hummocks and hollows formed a unique microtopography within the peatland.
- Researchers use hummocks as natural indicators of peatland health and carbon storage potential.
- The presence of hummocks suggests a stable and well-drained peatland ecosystem.
- The decay of organic matter beneath the hummocks releases nutrients into the surrounding water, supporting the bog's biodiversity.
- Hummocks provide shelter and nesting sites for various birds and other small animals.
- Ancient hummocks have been preserved as peat deposits, offering valuable insights into past environmental conditions.
- The gradual accumulation of hummocks over time contributes to the growth and vertical extension of peatlands.
FAQs About the word hummocks
a ridge of ice, hammock entry 2 sense 2, a rounded knoll or hillock, a ridge or pile of ice, a rounded mound of earth
heights, knolls, hillocks, cliffs, mountains, peaks,mounds, knobs, bluffs, humps
ravines, glens,valleys, hollows, depressions, vales, canyons, basins,dales, lowlands
The boggy landscape was dotted with hummocks, elevated mounds of vegetation.
The Sphagnum moss hummocks provided a spongy and acidic substrate for specialized plant species.
After heavy rainfall, the hummocks transformed into waterlogged islands, creating a mosaic of wet and dry habitats.
The intricate patterns of hummocks and hollows formed a unique microtopography within the peatland.
