Définition : diameter of the cross section of a burrow in soil, sediment or rock, presumed to represent a measure of body size of the burrow occupant, orthogonal to length (~body depth or width)
Définition : an animal that excavates holes or tunnels into soil or benthic sediment to create a space suitable for habitation, temporary refuge, or as a byproduct of locomotion. Inhabited burrows function as a refuge, protecting the inhabitants from predation and environmental extremes. They provide physical support for the digging and feeding activities of the burrow inhabitants. The harsh chemical environment deep in aquatic burrows must be counteracted by active or passive irrigation of burrow water.
