noun
- the layer of vegetation in a forest between the understory and the canopy, typically consisting of smaller trees and tall shrubs
Usage: ecology; forestry
Examples
- The midstory provides important habitat for many bird species.
- Maple saplings dominated the forest’s midstory layer.
- Scientists studied how light penetration affects midstory growth.
- The midstory was dense with young oak and hickory trees.
- Wildlife biologists found several nests in the midstory vegetation.
- Forest management practices often focus on thinning the midstory.