Mesic habitat

In ecology, a mesic habitat is a type of habitat with a moderate or well-balanced supply of moisture, e.g., a mesic forest, a temperate hardwood forest, or dry-mesic prairie. Compared to a dry habitat, a mesic habitat is more moist.

Mesic is one of a triad of terms to describe the amount of water in a habitat. The others are xeric[1] and hydric.

References

  1. ↑ http://worldwildlife.org/ecoregions/at1309


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