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ecoduct
Ecoduct (noun) means a type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with foliage and turf, which animals may use to cross roads without the risk of being hit by vehicles; a wildlife viaduct.
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A type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with foliage and turf, which animals may use to cross roads without the risk of being hit by vehicles; a wildlife viaduct.
"A large budget was reserved for purchasing ground, developing new natural areas, and for making "ecoducts" (wildlife bridges or tunnels) under/over main highways that dissected natural areas."
— Brian K. Miller; Kenli Schaaf; Robert K. Swihart; Chester L. Arnold, Historical and Human Dimensions of Nature-based Planning: Is Time on Our Side? (2004)
"An ecoduct was installed above the road to help wildlife cross safely."
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Etymology
Formed from eco- (a prefix meaning 'ecology; the environment') and (via)duct ("bridge with several spans that carries traffic over a valley or other obstacles").
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"ecoduct" (noun) means a type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with foliage and turf, which animals may use to cross roads without the risk of being hit by vehicles; a wildlife viaduct.
