Present-day forest biomes, biological communities that are dominated by trees and other woody vegetation (Spurr and Barnes 1980), can be classified according to numerous characteristics, with seasonality being the most widely used. Distinct forest types also occur within each of these broad groups.
The haibun is the combination of two poems: a prose poem and haiku. The form was popularized by the 17th century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho.
trunnion definition: 1. either of two projecting pivots, located on each side of a cannon or its mount, by which the muzzle is raised and lowered 2. either of any similar pair of pins or pivotsOrigin of trunnionFrench trognon, a stump, trunk...