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escape cover

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variants: or less commonly escape covert

Definition of escape cover

: vegetation that by reason of strategic location or natural formation assists the escape of animals from their predators multiflora rose forms excellent escape cover and produces some food for game animals

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“Escape cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escape%20cover. Accessed 5 Oct. 2022.

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