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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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At ground level

Some scientists think that flightless birds developed in places that had lots of food at ground level and few predators.

Hi,

What does "at ground level" in the above refer to? Is it the same to say "on the grounds?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, Yes. On the ground. Or near the ground, eg on low branches of trees.

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes.
  • On the ground.
  • Or near the ground, eg on low branches of trees.
  • Consider also eg My apartment is at ground-level, but my friend lives on the 5th.
  • floor.
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Hi,

Yes. On the ground. Or near the ground, eg on low branches of trees.

Consider also eg My apartment is at ground-level, but my friend lives on the 5th. floor.

Clive
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