adjective
- characterized by moderate moisture conditions; neither very wet nor very dry
Usage: ecology; botany
Examples
- The mesic prairie supports a diverse array of wildflowers and grasses.
- Oak-hickory forests typically grow in mesic habitats with well-drained soils.
- Scientists studied plant adaptation in mesic environments across the region.
- The mesic conditions created an ideal ecosystem for native wildlife.
- Mesic sites receive moderate rainfall throughout the growing season.
- The botanist identified several mesic species thriving in the woodland.