Branching (Noun)
Meaning
The act of branching out or dividing into branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The formation of new channels, through the branching of rivers, creates diverse habitats for aquatic life.
- The branching of trees into smaller limbs can provide support for a wide variety of plant and animal species.
- Root systems exhibit extensive branching to absorb as many nutrients and water as possible from the surrounding soil.
- A river's course is determined by its branching at various points along the way, such as where it meets a delta.
- Plants and fungi display remarkable adaptability through branching to reach available light sources and expand their territory.