tree bark
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The general term for the outer layer of a tree.
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- The texture of the tree bark was rough and uneven.
- The rough tree bark provided a good grip for the climber.
- Insects often burrow into the soft inner layer of tree bark.
- Many insects find shelter beneath the protective tree bark.
- Some indigenous cultures used birch tree bark to build canoes.
- The ancient oak had thick, gnarled tree bark.
- The silver birch is easily identified by its distinctive white tree bark.
- Artists often use tree bark in their natural craft projects.
- A thick layer of tree bark protects the living tissue from pests and extreme weather.
- You can identify different species by the pattern of their tree bark.
- He carefully carved their initials into the smooth tree bark of the old oak.
- A squirrel was scampering up the tree bark with a nut.
- The gardener spread a layer of tree bark mulch around the plants to retain moisture.
- The fire scorched the tree bark, leaving it blackened and brittle.
- The biologist was studying the unique patterns on the tree bark.
- Some traditional medicines are made from extracts of tree bark.
- After a long, dry summer, the tree bark started to crack and peel.
- The child peeled off a loose piece of tree bark.
- Moss and fungi thrived on the damp, shaded side of the tree bark.
- Lichens and mosses often grow on the damp tree bark.