La selva tropical
Example: La selva tropical és plena d'animals i plantes diferents.
Definition
"La selva tropical" refers to dense, warm, and wet forest ecosystems found near the equator, characterized by high biodiversity and abundant plant and animal life. These forests play a crucial role in Earth's climate and are home to many unique species.
Etymology
The phrase "la selva tropical" comes from Catalan, where "selva" means forest or jungle, derived from Latin "silva" meaning wood or forest. "Tropical" relates to the tropics, the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, indicating the warm climate of these forests.
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"La selva tropical" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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